Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DFFH/669886A
THE ROLE
The Senior Policy Officer, Aboriginal Policy Reform and Accountability, supports the delivery of initiatives designed to improve outcomes for First Peoples across the Department's breadth of Ministerial portfolios. In this role you will drive strategic whole-of-department coordination and advice that enables self-determination and supports effort to close the gap in outcomes between First Peoples and non-Indigenous people. You will work closely with colleagues across the Department to enable aligned and cohesive efforts to transform
government systems to better enable self-determination.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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 – If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
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 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)
Pleas e apply to submit your interest in this position.