Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Community services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/CFD/477520
THE ROLE
This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families involved with child protection. This role seeks a dynamic individual to work in partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to deliver on the government's commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and self-management, as outlined in the vision of Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: Aboriginal Children and Families Agreement, the Aboriginal Children's Forum, Roadmap for Reform and Beyond Good Intentions.
The Manager will lead an existing team consisting of multiple senior policy officers that work along-side key stakeholders to implement the Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: Aboriginal Children and Families Agreement, which includes delivering budget initiatives, funding, service development and procurement.
This leadership role will require a strong working relationship with stakeholders to support ACCOs to assume increased responsibility for vulnerable Aboriginal children, including those in out-of-home care. This role will also oversee and support the Innovation and Learning Grants for ACCOs delivering child and family services, and support child protection and ACCOs to implement and achieve cultural connection and culturally informed decision making for Aboriginal children involved with child protection.
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 Prioritised role - We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to apply for this role.
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 recru
itment 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.