Assistant Director

**Working with the Community Services Directorate (CSD)**:
**This is an identified position for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Persons.**

Are you interested in a career that makes a meaningful contribution to people’s lives?

Working with CSD offers you the opportunity to contribute to achieving our vision to empower people to meet their full potential and enable the development and growth of inclusive, vibrant and strong communities. Our responsibilities cover a wide range of human service functions in the ACT, including: multicultural affairs, public and community housing services, children, youth and family support, seniors, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, homelessness programs, women, community engagement, domestic and family violence support, and community disaster recovery.

At CSD we value our people and the significant contribution they make to our success in supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT. Within this, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are a key part of our development and delivery of services that respond to the needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our culturally responsive selection process reflects this focus and is structured to not only have you share with us what you can do, but also who you are.

As an employee at CSD you have access to generous remuneration and leave entitlements, and a range of flexible working options, including hybrid/remote work, where appropriate for the role. You will value an organisational focus on enabling effective learning and development options, along with diverse career pathways which will stretch and grow your capability, while you are also being supported with our structured learning and training options. In addition, you will have the opportunity to join other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff working in various areas of the directorate who can provide a cultural safe environment, share cultural values and undertake yarns to support your development.

**About the role**:
CSD has your next exciting career opportunity as an Assistant Director. In this role you will have the opportunity to design strategic policy and lead projects focussed on delivering equitable outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Affairs (OATSIA) drives strategic policy and accountability for the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028, collaborating broadly across government to achieve outcomes.

The ideal Assistant Director will be skilled at using a cooperative and collaborative approach to achieve policy outcomes directly impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We are seeking applicants with strong analytical skills, a clear understanding of strategic governance, and the ability to develop and implement policy or project plans. To be successful you will also be a respectful, adaptable communicator who works within cultural and community protocols to deliver results.

**Eligibility/other Requirements**:This is a designated position in accordance with s42,_ Discrimination Act 1991_ and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

**Note**:A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

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