Director, Strategic Policy and Projects

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Wellbeing program

Career development opportunities

Aboriginal workforce strategy

Job summary

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Director, Strategic Policy and Projects to lead Aboriginal policy and priority projects, and to promote self-determination across the department. You will work across agencies and Aboriginal organisations, provide strategic policy advice to the Executive Director and Ministers, and oversee delivery of key initiatives.

The role requires deep knowledge of Aboriginal policy and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Aboriginal culture, self-determination, and related policy.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and team-building skills in high-pressure settings.
• Ability to provide strategic policy advice to executives and ministers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to deliver Aboriginal self-determination outcomes.
• Advise senior leadership and Ministers on policy design and implementation.
• Lead a robust, high-performing team through change and tight timelines.

Skills

Aboriginal policy

Self-determination

Leadership

Negotiation

Team building

Education

Public policy experience

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The Director, Strategic Policy and Projects, leads the Aboriginal Policy and Priority Projects teams to work collaboratively across the department and in partnership with Aboriginal organisations to promote and deliver department-wide responses and enablers to deliver the Victorian government's commitment to self-determination and closing the gap.

You play a key leadership role in overseeing and coordinating the delivery and implementation of Closing the Gap and self-determination commitments across the department, provide strategic and authoritative policy advice and the delivery of key department-wide policy initiatives and projects. You support the Executive Director in the leadership of the division and participate in key advisory and governing bodies and projects to achieve tangible self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities.

The position will require expert knowledge of Aboriginal culture, self-determination, Aboriginal policy and programs, as well as highly developed leadership, negotiation and team building skills.

Why work with us?

• We do work that matters – we work to embed cultural safety and self-determination in all that we do so that Aboriginal communities are empowered to make decisions that improve health, wellbeing and safety
• We value Aboriginal ways of knowing and doing – Aboriginal staff are valued for their cultural knowledge and lived experience
• We provide an inclusive and supportive workplace to grow and develop your career, including career mobility in the VPS and a range of learning and development opportunities
• The department has a dedicated Aboriginal workforce strategy and Aboriginal Staff Network
• We provide flexible work options including a hybrid working model
• You will have access to a culturally safe employee wellbeing and support program that offers holistic services including counselling, financial assistance, and career assistance as well as support for your family members to access counselling
• Voluntarily salary packaging options are available.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to lead the team and enable the department to deliver on and achieve Aboriginal self-determination and other outcomes.
• Provide strategic, expert and authoritative advice to senior departmental leadership and portfolio Ministers on Aboriginal policy and program design, development and implementation.
• Build, strengthen and maintain a high-performi ng, robust, resilient, collegiate and evidence-informed team through exceptional leadership, team building strategy and business plans and supporting staff to produce innovative, quality outcomes in high-pressure, dynamic and time sensitive environments.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThe Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.