Assistant Director General Aboriginal Outcomes

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Assistant Director General Aboriginal OutcomesDivision: Aboriginal OutcomesPosition No: 016932Salary: PSCSAA 2022, Class 3, $206,584 per annumWork Type: Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: FremantleClosing Date: 2024-05-12 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)More than just a jobThe work we do at Communities is meaningful and important. We bring together vital services and functions that enable individual, family and community wellbeing. A critical component which underpins these services is our Aboriginal Outcomes Division which focus on programs (including Closing the Gap), projects and initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.Culture is at the Koort (Heart) of the Aboriginal Outcomes Division. We believe that diversity of thought, knowledge and lived experience enrich our workplace and contribute to a more inclusive and innovative environment for our people and the community.We are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders who are strongly committed to making a real and significant impact in improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.About the roleThe Assistant Director General Aboriginal Outcomes is a highly influential position focussed on delivering high-level commitments of the Department, the State and the Commonwealth to achieve positive Aboriginal outcomes. You will be responsible for leading an outcome driven approach across:

• Cultural Competence and Responsiveness, improve the cultural capability and cultural competence of Communities,
• Best Practice Partnerships, inform, guide and develop culturally responsive and fit for purpose ways of working with Aboriginal people,
• Aboriginal Workforce Support, facilitate culturally safe and informed service delivery and practices and a culturally safe and supported Aboriginal workforce to position Communities as an employer of choice for Aboriginal people,
• Strategy and Accountability, coordinate Communities’ response to priority reform initiatives, such as the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Aboriginal Economic Reform and Aboriginal Cultural Capability Reform Program.

As a member of the Communities Leadership Team, this position plays a key leadership role for the Department in supporting the Director General; setting the strategic business direction; and the achievement of corporate goals. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy.You will need to embody our and have genuine commitment to high levels of integrity, accountability, effective governance and transparency.This full time, Senior Executive Service position offers a fixed-term appointment of up to five (5) years and is based in Fremantle.The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information or to discuss this opportunity with the Director General we encourage you to contact Emily Beggan, Executive Assistant to the Director General on 0432 835 308 or at emily.beggan@communities.wa.gov.auHow to ApplyApply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: * A current resume/CV detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the role with details of two referees

• A two [2] page covering letter outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and essential work-related requirements
• Declaration of Interest form
• A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
• An application form (for hard copy applications only)
• This position requires applicants to consent to an integrity check and disclose any interests. Disclosure of interests are to be provided in the form found below and attached to your application.

An Executive Search may be conducted as part of this selection process.Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria requirements during the selection process.The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Johnathon Noonan, Principal HR Business Partner on or 0408 934 141.Integrity and HonestyThe public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Please see the attached frequently asked questions on section 51 measure to achieve equity for more information.The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the .If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact please contact Johnathon Noonan, Principal HR Business Partner on or 0408 934 141.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

• TTY/voice calls - 133 677
• Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
• SMS relay - 0423 677 767

If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm on Sunday, May 12 will not be accepted.