• Community Services
• Office of the Director - General
• Our Booris, Our Way
• Assistant Director, Our Way Secretariat
• Senior Officer Grade C
• Salary Range: $114,928 - $123,710 (PN: 57451)

Did you know that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are significantly overrepresented in the child protection system in the ACT? Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Leader who would like to work with a wholly Aboriginal independent Committee who is tasked with overseeing the Government’s commitment to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in the child protection system,

The CSD Office of the Director-General has an exciting opportunity for a talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person to undertake the role of Assistant Director, Our Booris Our Way Secretariat. Working closely with the Senior Director, Our Booris Our Way Secretariat and Our Booris Our Way Chair, you will be responsible for supporting the development, management and review of project/s and actions that assist the Committee to provide advice to government. You will also facilitate culturally safe partnerships and engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and government on a range of issues.

If you are interested in using your skills, heritage and experience to make a real difference apply now!

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

This is a designated position in accordance with s42, Discrimination Act 1991 and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential and therefore a Confirmation of Aboriginality may be requested.

Notes: This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The Directorate provides a range of flexible working options including hybrid work arrangements.

Please note: The CSD Office of the Director-General also has a vacancy for a SOG A, Senior Director, Our Booris Our Way Secretariat, which candidates are also encouraged to consider applying for.

How to Apply: For further information and how to apply please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au. To apply click Apply Now.

Contact Officer: Deborah Foulcher (02) 6205 3884 [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Director - Our Way Secretariat enquiry via EthicalJobs.