Director, Aboriginal Initiatives

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

THE ROLE
The Director, Aboriginal Initiatives will have high-level leadership, stakeholder engagement and project management skills. The Director is responsible for leading the provision of strategic leadership and direction to support the implementation of Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families (the Aboriginal 10 Year Family Violence Agreement), and its supporting second three-year Action Plan , based on the foundation of Aboriginal self-determination.

The Director provides strategic and operational support for the Dhelk Dja governance structures including the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum, Koori Caucus, Dhelk Dja sub working groups, inter-departmental committee, Regional Action Groups and Family Safety Victoria's engagement with other Aboriginal governance fora to ensure the voices of Aboriginal Victorians are at the centre of policy development, design and implementation across the family and sexual violence reform agendas.

The Director builds strong and effective relationships and partnership approaches across Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services, Family Safety Victoria and government to implement Dhelk Dja's strategic priorities, whilst aligning with other key Aboriginal strategies and governance structures across government supporting the Government's commitment to Aboriginal self-determination.

Accountabilities Include

  • Drive a partnership approach and strong engagement channels with Aboriginal communities, services, department, whole of government and sector stakeholders to support the implementation of the Dhelk Dja agreement, supporting action plans and associated family and sexual violence initiatives.
  • Lead the design and development of strategies and action plans aligned to Dhelk Dja that deliver against community expectations and departmental and government objectives.
  • Oversee the establishment of strategic policy projects, analyses and frameworks to coordinate and monitor the implementation of Dhelk Dja actions and budget initiatives across government relating.

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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 encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.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. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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