Senior Evidence and Reporting Officer

THE ROLE

The role will support work associated with the development of a comprehensive system and strategy that ensures Aboriginal people have shared access to, and the capability to use, locally relevant data and information to set and monitor the implementation efforts to Close the Gap, their priorities and to drive their own development.

The role works collaboratively with DFFH executives, managers and program areas across the state in ensuring Aboriginal designed and delivered research, data and evaluation principles are embedded in Aboriginal program and service delivery. The role is also tasked with ensuring that policies and programs developed are providing strong client led outcomes and that there is Aboriginal voice in decision making processes.

The role will contribute to the coordination of the department's annual report on the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework (VAAF), Closing the Gap National Agreement and Self Determination Framework as well as reporting on the departments Korin Korin Balit-Djak strategy for department forums including the Aboriginal Strategic Governance Forum.

The position will require a strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and principles of self-determination, as well as proven highly developed leadership, negotiation and relationship building skills. It will also require a strong understanding of evidence, reporting, research and evaluation.

Are you: 

• committed to elevating the Aboriginal voice and world view in policy development?
• experienced in program design, implementation and evaluation based on Aboriginal evidence approaches and methodologies?
• a reform-orientated leader who enjoys building relationships, sharing your culture, coaching, mentoring and proactively supporting change and new ways of working? 
• passionate about capturing and sharing learnings, data and evidence to drive service investment, innovation and continuous improvement?
• committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities? 
• able to work in complexity and support the department to deliver innovative and culturally responsive services?  

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Support work associated with the development of a comprehensive system and strategy that ensures Aboriginal people have shared access to, and the capability to use, locally relevant data and information development of a comprehensive system and strategy that ensures Aboriginal people have shared access to, and the capability to use, locally relevant data and information.
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal community leaders to define and deliver evidence and reporting priorities for Aboriginal business across DFFH.
• Support work associated with the department's annual reporting on various government agreements and frameworks including the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework, Closing the Gap National Agreement and Self Determination Framework.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

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)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.