Strategic Leader, Aboriginal Strategy & Housing Reform

Department: Aboriginal Strategy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Job summary

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Strategy to lead complex policy, strategy and reform initiatives within Homes NSW, driving outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

You will provide high-level guidance to senior leaders, manage resources and teams, and influence stakeholder results to meet strategic objectives. The role emphasizes team leadership, work planning and professional development to align resources with priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal people, lived experience, culture and community dynamics.
• Policy and system-level thinking in housing, homelessness or related services.
• Experience engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level authoritative policy advice to senior leaders and influence outcomes.
• Manage resources and lead a team to deliver priorities.
• Lead work planning, coaching and professional development to align resources.

Skills

Aboriginal engagement

Policy thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Job description

Department of Communities and Justice NSW is seeking a Manager Aboriginal Strategy to lead complex policy, strategy and reform initiatives within Homes NSW, driving outcomes for Aboriginal communities.

You will provide high-level guidance to senior leaders, manage resources and teams, and influence stakeholder results to meet strategic objectives. The role emphasizes team leadership, work planning and professional development to align resources with priorities.