Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $207,848 - $268,488
Grade: SO5
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DSC/578890
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Disability Services Commissioner is appointed by the Governor in Council and is accountable to the Minister for Disability.
The Commissioner leads the Office of the Disability Services Commissioner and is responsible for exercising the functions and powers conferred under the Disability Act 2006.
The Commissioner is responsible for the culture and operating procedures of the Office of the Commissioner. The Commissioner is supported by a small number of staff who assist in executing the functions of the Commissioner under their direction.
ABOUT YOU
You have extensive experience working at a senior operational level with experience in complaints handling and/or regulatory or service delivery environments within the disability, health or community services sectors.
You bring a strong understanding of the experiences of people with disability, informed through lived experience and/or extensive professional engagement with people with disability, families, carers and representative organisations.
You are highly collaborative and compassionate in your approach and have a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong and effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
You will have demonstrated leadership and management ability, and proven capability to be accountable for and directly execute key functions of executive leadership within a very small organisation, including shaping direction, culture, services and good governance.
You are committed to promoting the rights and dignity of people with disability and contributing to improved outcomes at both individual and systemic level.
Experience in statutory, regulatory, complaints or public sector environments will be highly regarded.
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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 screeni
ng, 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.