AddressJob Overview
Directors contribute to the national strategic direction and development of Open Arms services by providing leadership to regional teams and contributing to the achievement of the national Open Arms agenda. They contribute to, and are accountable to, the Assistant Secretary Clinical Operations, Open Arms Division for implementing the business and strategic plan in their region, including identification and application of quality improvement activities and regional application of Open Arms procedures, Department of Veterans’ Affairs policy, and evaluation of regional service delivery.
Directors are responsible for ensuring high standards of services to the veteran and ex-service community by the effective management of activities, resources and relationships in their designated region.
All positions have financial delegation in terms of administrative, program and contractual expenditure.
Within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Directors are required to maintain strategic alliances with other key business areas. They form regional partnerships with key external stakeholders in other government departments, including Defence, service providers and ex-service organisations, to maximise the effectiveness of Open Arms services.
Duties
Please refer to Candidate Information Pack for a list of duties related to this role. This can be found at the link used to apply.
Eligibility
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
- All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.
Mandatory Requirements
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration OR
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a Working with Children check
In addition to one of the above, one of the following is also required:
- Qualifications as an AHPRA registered Psychologist / Mental Health Occupational Therapist / Mental Health Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration, OR
- Qualification as a Social Worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) and eligible to apply for Mental Health accreditation.
Notes
This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.
Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 18 months.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability
Contact Officer Details:
For any job related information required after reading the selection documentation, please contact Michael Burvill 0436 649 *** ***************@dva.gov.au
Where to lodge Applications:
To apply go to https://dvajobs.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.home and complete the online application by 11.30pm AEST Thursday 09 May 2024.
