Project Officer

THE ROLE

The Project Officer works within a small, high-performing Aboriginal Strategic Governance team. The role will work collaboratively across the department and in partnership with Aboriginal stakeholders to promote and deliver lasting Aboriginal wellbeing outcomes and facilitate self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities in all that we do.

You play a key role in the delivery and implementation of Korin Korin Balit-Djak, the department's Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan, and its associated governance and oversight. Your role is to plan, participate in and support key advisory, governance and oversight bodies and associated activities, projects, communications and engagement with community and other key stakeholders.

The Strategic Governance team will support the department and key government partners advance Aboriginal self-determination for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

You will develop and maintain relationships across the department and the division, and with Victorian Aboriginal leaders, to incorporate strong Aboriginal voice and drive self-determination.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Help forge strong relationships with Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services and organisations, government and non-government sectors to facilitate a partnership approach to achieving the strategic priorities outlined in the Korin Korin Balit-Djak Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan.
• Support the Manager and team to deliver facilitation, leadership and project management support to the Aboriginal Strategic Governance Forum and related governance structures to strategically plan, design and implement specific actions and funding aligned to strategic priorities, with a specific focus on:
• Supporting implementation, monitoring and delivery of the Korin Korin Balit-Djak Plan and it's five reform areas;
• Supporting the development and implementation of other projects to support Korin Korin Balit-Djak's strategic priorities including Closing the Gap priority reforms.
• Maintain an understanding of issues impacting stakeholders and projects and identify and help manage emerging issues and areas of risk.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

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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 a person with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, 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)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.