Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/CCYP/388483
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Commissioner will be a collaborative leader, contributing to leading the Commission and providing independent advice to Ministers and government departments regarding policies and services relating to the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children. The Commissioner also monitors and reports on the effectiveness of relevant strategies and supports the Commission's advocacy function as it relates to Aboriginal children and young people.
ABOUT YOU
You are a respected Aboriginal leader with executive experience who adopts a strengths-based approach to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people. You bring practical experience from working in community, ideally through involvement in leading service delivery. You know how to collaborate to make change happen across systems, within government or in complex regulatory and policy environments, and you relish the opportunity for positive impact.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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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.
This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply go to https://www.shk.com.au/job-details/commissioner-aboriginal-children-and-young-people-in-senior-executive-jobs-1381240 Please submit your resume (CV) and concise cover letter(1-page). Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
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 (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.