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 transition Aboriginal children in the child protection system from the department and Community Service Organisations (CSOs) to ACCOs, 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 for Aboriginal children in care services with cultural plans.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmental objectives that impact significant localised service delivery and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.
- Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
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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.
