Principal Cultural Advisor, Aboriginal Housing Unit

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/614949A

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**
- Are you:
- Committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal Victorians and have a demonstrated history of delivering successful outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
- Experienced in delivering strategic projects and policy design.
- A collaborative personality who can influence and negotiate with key stakeholders within government and the sector in order to drive forward key government reforms.
- A dynamic team-player with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, committed to delivering outcomes under tight timeframes.

This exciting opportunity is for an experienced Senior Manager who will lead the internal implementation, monitoring and oversight of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Framework for Homes Victoria. The role will provide strategic advice and support on cultural matters that span across projects and initiatives delivered by Homes Victoria. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety Framework is a key commitment of the Aboriginal Employment strategy 2016-2012, which aims to position the department as a culturally safe employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet, and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Support continuous improvement and ensure alignment to leading practise in the areas of project management and escalating critical risks/exceptions where required.
- Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE**

**The **_Equal Opportunity Act 2010_**, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.**
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.