Assistant Director | Full-Time Temporary With A Possibility Of Permanency

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $119,595 - $128,465 plus superannuation
Position No: 54846
Directorate: Community Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 May 2024
Contact Officer: Nerida Gordon on *************@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 9***

Details: Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community.

Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.

The Strategic Policy Division currently has a permanent vacancy for an Assistant Director to join the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. The Assistant Director Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will contribute to strategic policy, governance, and advice to the ACT Government on matters of importance to Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples living in the ACT.

The role will also contribute to project/s and actions in support of the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019–2028 and the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, as well as contributing to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community priorities as they arise.
CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution.

We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• All applicants will require demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide two-page written response to address the Selection Criteria located in the Position Description along with your current curriculum vitae

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

This is a temporary position available for up to 12 months with Possibility of extension up to 12 months and/permanency.