Program Officer

Program Officer
Location: Paramatta with Flexible/remote working options available
Employment type: Ongoing full-time role
Salary: $106,025 pa to $117,363 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.
We strongly encourage and support applications from people who are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined through merit-based assessment which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.
Your role
Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes teams work in partnership with Aboriginal community stakeholders, representatives and their families to drive change within DCJ. This role will program manage a portfolio of activities which puts Aboriginal families and culture at the centre of everything we do and supports a whole of systems transformation to make this happen.
What you’ll do
This role is responsible for delivery against major strategic policy and reform projects including (but not limited to):
• Analysis and reporting on frameworks for culturally appropriate casework to support Aboriginal children and young people
• Administer governance and oversight mechanisms to ensure an Aboriginal-led decision making process.
• Support the implementation and design of the Aboriginal Child Safety and Welfare reform program
• Develop and implement framework/policy in consultation with Aboriginal people and communities
• Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes provides program management of key child protection system reform initiatives. The role provides analysis and implementation support for systemic change initiatives and matters related to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community portfolio with stakeholders from a range of department business areas.
• Key functions include supporting the design and delivery of services in partnership with Aboriginal children and families, and supporting the redesign of DCJ approach to working with Aboriginal people.
Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes provides program management of key child protection system reform initiatives. The role provides analysis and implementation support for systemic change initiatives and matters related to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and community portfolio with stakeholders from a range of department business areas.
Key functions include supporting the design and delivery of services in partnership with Aboriginal children and families and supporting the redesign of DCJ approach to working with Aboriginal people.
What we’re looking for
In addition to meeting the essential requirements, the successful candidate must demonstrate:
• Strong cultural knowledge with a profound understanding of Aboriginal community issues relating to child protection, out-of-home care and permanency, domestic violence and housing.
• Inclusive engagement skills that provides Aboriginal people with opportunities to participate by reducing barriers, and engaging in meaningful and supportive ways
• Ability to influence and negotiate change to contribute to positive outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities inspires internal and external stakeholders
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Wednesday, 20 March 2024 at 11:59 pm
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Sally King on 0434570779 or at sally.king@dcj.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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