Aboriginal Director Child Safety and Wellbeing

Aboriginal Director Child Safety and Wellbeing

Based in Paramatta – hybrid and flexible arrangements available
Ongoing role 
$223,417 - $247,520 total remuneration payable

This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Your role

An exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of strategies, policy and programs to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.

What you’ll do

You will lead a diverse team working to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families through the delivery of strategies, policy and programs aligned to NSW Government targets and DCJ objectives.  You will be responsible for working alongside Aboriginal peak organisations and community agencies, and acting as a source of cultural expertise to ensure the voices and cultural practices of Aboriginal people are represented in policy design and decision making.
 

You will also:

• Drive the development and delivery of programs to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people and families.
• Build the capability of the team to manage and deliver complex programs of work within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Deliver strategic advice on complex issues to ministers, the executive leadership team, key stakeholders and across DCJ on matters relating to improving outcomes for Aboriginal peoples.
• Direct the division’s strategic and corporate planning, decision-making and implementation. 
• Manage people, resources, work programs and budget to ensure appropriate program resourcing, high staff performance, and a positive culture and working environment. 
• Lead change management initiatives through effective planning, coordination and delivery of all activities.
• Oversee the provision of considered input and expert advice into key strategic and operational decisions.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in policy development and a strong track record in delivering positive outcomes that support Aboriginal peoples.
• Strong knowledge and experience in working across sectors to effect positive change, particularly in relation to Aboriginal child safety and wellbeing. 
• A commitment to improving outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Ability to effectively manage complex projects and programs. 

As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
 

Confirmation of Aboriginality form or written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below: 

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Download the role description.

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For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people. 

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. 

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Wednesday 1 May 2024, 11:59pm (AEST).

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Claire Beattie at Claire.Beattie@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Dylan Huke at Dylan.Huke@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website. 

Other Information

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.