Description
Do you want to work closely with the community to achieve positive outcomes?
Here at Community Services Directorate (CSD), we are passionate about empowering people to meet their full potential by building inclusive and equitable communities where everyone is respected and valued.
We have responsibility for a wide range of human services functions in the ACT, including multicultural affairs, community services, older people, women, public and community housing, children, youth and family support services and policy, Child and Family Centres, homelessness, community engagement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, and community disaster recovery.
We are looking for someone to fill the position of the Assistant Director, Engagement and Collaborations, Aboriginal Service Development (ASD). The Assistant Director will be responsible for leading and managing several strategic and operational projects across the Branch. The position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of a suite of project activities, governance, project reporting, research and analysis, policy and practice development and resource management.
The Assistant Director will lead with demonstrated strong cultural competency and utilise a partnership approach to work with the community. The overarching goal of ASD is to support new and existing Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across the ACT region with expertise in providing high level strategic policy development, service design and the establishment and implementation of partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and sectors.
The Assistant Director brings integrity, innovation, and exceptional relationship and influencing skills to implement the goals of ASD across the community, government and the directorate. The Assistant Director also demonstrates strong policy and analytical skills, exceptional communication and high levels of personal resilience.
This position requires high-level of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency.
CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Eligibility/ Other Requirements:
- Experience and or Qualification relating to Project management.
- A current driver’s licence.
- Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People(Background Checking) ACT 2011 will be required. For further information OFFICIAL on Working with Vulnerable people registrations refer to: www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2011- 44/default.asp andhttps://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool or merit list may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au