Aboriginal Strategy & Policy Reform Lead

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Manager Aboriginal Strategy in Parramatta, Sydney, with hybrid work. You will lead complex policy, strategy and reform initiatives to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people within the social housing and homelessness service system.

You will provide high-level advice to senior leaders, manage resources and staff, drive planning and development, and align priorities with Homes NSW strategic objectives. Aboriginal identification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy reform in housing/homelessness contexts.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal communities, cultures and histories.
• Strong ability to analyse policy and system-level impacts.
• Proven track record engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level authoritative policy advice to senior leaders.
• Lead complex reform initiatives and manage resources and teams.
• Drive work planning, coaching and professional development.
• Align resources with Homes NSW strategic objectives.

Skills

Policy reform

Aboriginal knowledge

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Manager Aboriginal Strategy in Parramatta, Sydney, with hybrid work. You will lead complex policy, strategy and reform initiatives to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people within the social housing and homelessness service system.

You will provide high-level advice to senior leaders, manage resources and staff, drive planning and development, and align priorities with Homes NSW strategic objectives. Aboriginal identification is required.