Director, Closing The Gap And Transformation

Department of Human Services
Job reference: 601995
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneRole Highlights

• Contribute to making South Australia a great place to live
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders
• Convenient CBD location

About the BusinessOur Closing the Gap Policy and Transformation team provides strategic policy advice and drives the transformational change required to implement the National Agreement on Closing the Gap within DHS and ultimately improve life outcomes for Aboriginal peoples, their families and communities.Role DetailsThe Director, Closing the Gap and Transformation is a role within Community and Aboriginal Partnerships and is accountable to the Executive Director, Community and Aboriginal Partnerships:

• Leading the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic directions, policies and projects for Closing the Gap & Transformation across the Department to drive reform and directly contribute to better social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.
• Building strong partnerships with cultural leaders across Aboriginal Nation Groups to negotiate and co-design strategy and services.
• Providing high-level strategic and expert advice on projects, issues, trends and emerging research and practices that affect Aboriginal children, youth, families and communities.
• Developing and maintaining effective high-level relationships with the key cultural leaders, community, non-government and government stakeholders and provide ongoing strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team.

Special ConditionsOnly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent may apply (pursuant to Section 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984).
Some out of hours work may be required.
Tertiary qualification in human services, criminal justice, public administration, social work, social or behavioural sciences, business administration or related fields is desirable.Role Status: Term up to 31/01/2025Location: AdelaideEnquiries: Karen Chee, 74245982 Email:Diversity and InclusionDHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.
Applications close: 21/06/2024 11:30 PMAttachments:
-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.