Senior Policy Lead: Aboriginal Child Welfare

Hesta; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care policy team. The role partners with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to advance self-determination and strengthen care policies for vulnerable Aboriginal children.

The Senior Project Officer will lead multiple projects, align with government commitments, and work across a range of settings from metropolitan to regional Victoria to improve outcomes for

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of ongoing and short to long term projects and policy initiatives.
• Address the over-representation of Aboriginal children involved in child protection and in out-of-home care.

Job description

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is seeking a Senior Policy Officer to join the Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care policy team. The role partners with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to advance self-determination and strengthen care policies for vulnerable Aboriginal children.

The Senior Project Officer will lead multiple projects, align with government commitments, and work across a range of settings from metropolitan to regional Victoria to improve outcomes for