Assistant Director, Strategic Policy
7 days ago
The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (OATSIA) is seeking a motivated Assistant Director to join our dynamic branch. OATSIA has a range of functions including development of strategic policy, governance and advice to the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs and oversight and coordination of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028 and the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
As there are several positions available within the unit, the range of functions of the Assistant Directors involve development and implementation of strategic policy, project and program management, community consultation and directorate engagement. The Assistant Director/s will be working on;
- The National Closing the Gap Agreement -Assume responsibility to develop, evaluate and report on a range of approaches and initiatives to support the ACT Government in meeting its commitments in respect to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. This includes developing an Annual Report, preparing cabinet submissions, developing and maintaining working relationships across ACT Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations.
- Native Title - Support the recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have rights and interests to land and waters according to their traditional law and customs as recognised in common law. Native Title is governed by the Native Title Act 1993.
- The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028 - Assume responsibility to develop, evaluate and report on a range of approaches and initiatives to support the ACT Government in meeting its commitments in respect to the ACT Agreement. This includes development of the Annual Impact Statement, implementing Phase 2 Action Plans and consulting with Community, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.
- Healing and Reconciliation Fund - Continue to support and establish the $20 million Healing and Reconciliation Fund, including managing the ACT Reconciliation Day public holiday, deliver a purpose-built facility with the Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation to deliver better essential services and undertake discussions on Treaty with Traditional Custodians.
More information can be found in the Position Description.
**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months
**How to Apply**: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two pages against the selection criteria, along with a current curriculum vitae including the names and contact details of two referees.
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.
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