Director, Strategic Policy and Projects

THE ROLE

The Director, Strategic Policy and Projects, leads the Aboriginal Policy and Priority Projects teams to work collaboratively across the department and in partnership with Aboriginal organisations to promote and deliver department-wide responses and enablers to deliver the Victorian government's commitment to self-determination and closing the gap.

You play a key leadership role in overseeing and coordinating the delivery and implementation of Closing the Gap and self-determination commitments across the department, provide strategic and authoritative policy advice and the delivery of key department-wide policy initiatives and projects. You support the Executive Director in the leadership of the division and participate in key advisory and governing bodies and projects to achieve tangible self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities.

The position will require expert knowledge of Aboriginal culture, self-determination, Aboriginal policy and programs, as well as highly developed leadership, negotiation and team building skills.

Why work with us?

• We do work that matters – we work to embed cultural safety and self-determination in all that we do so that Aboriginal communities are empowered to make decisions that improve health, wellbeing and safety
• We value Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing – Aboriginal staff are valued for their cultural knowledge and lived experience
• We provide an inclusive and supportive workplace to grow and develop your career, including career mobility in the VPS and a range of learning and development opportunities
• The department has a dedicated Aboriginal workforce strategy and Aboriginal Staff Network
• We provide flexible work options including a hybrid working model
• You will have access to a culturally safe employee wellbeing and support program that offers holistic services including counselling, financial assistance, and career assistance as well as support for your family members to access counselling
• Voluntarily salary packaging options are available.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to lead the team and enable the department to deliver on and achieve Aboriginal self-determination and other outcomes.
• Provide strategic, expert and authoritative advice to senior departmental leadership and portfolio Ministers on Aboriginal policy and program design, development and implementation.
• Build, strengthen and maintain a high-performing, robust, resilient, collegiate and evidence-informed team through exceptional leadership, team building strategy and business plans and supporting staff to produce innovative, quality outcomes in high-pressure, dynamic and time sensitive environments.

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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 Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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.