Aboriginal Senior Policy And Programs

Description:

Aboriginal Senior Policy and Program Officer
Regional NSW – location is flexible
Full Time Ongoing
Clerk Grade 9/10 $125,693 - $138,510
This position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Your role
You will develop and support the implementation of innovative programs and training in relation to Disaster Welfare practices. Provide specialist program advice and high-level analysis on issues and strategies.
What You’ll Do
The Aboriginal Senior Policy and Program Officer leads program design and works in partnership with Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations and Aboriginal Communities in relation to high risk evacuation areas.
You will work within a team of 7 who are located remotely around NSW, you design, manage and implement programs as allocated by the Manager, in particular the engagement of a prioritised set of Aboriginal communities at high risk of evacuation
What We’re Looking For
Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Aboriginal community and key stakeholders to successfully deliver programs for the community Provide high-level advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and program design issues and contribute to the implementation culturally appropriate training. Provide high-level advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interventions including detailed briefing notes, cabinet minutes and correspondence. Represent the Department at interagency meetings and forums and contribute to interagency projects. Liaise with key stakeholders in the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policies and programs in NSW. Maintain effective liaison and consultation processes with the community, government and non-government sectors Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations and Aboriginal Communities to ensure effective collaboration on programs. Provide secretariat to the Department’s senior interagency committees and other groups as required. Effectively manage tender processes and contracts for the delivery of service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs.
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia’s First Nations people.
Role
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.
For the nature of the work within DCJ, it is fundamental that the candidate/s have a demonstrated strong understanding of Aboriginal people, lived experience, culture, communities, organisations, ways of working and history.
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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.
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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close Sunday 27th April 2025 at 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 Christine Anderson on 0419 216 752 or via christine.kenah@homes.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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Lisa Walker on 0447 204 182 or via Lisa.Walker@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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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
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