Details:

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Office (the Office) is seeking an Assistant Director (Senior Office Grade C level) to support its work to prevent and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence. The Office has a whole of government remit to lead and improve an informed, capable and connected response to address domestic, family and sexual violence in the ACT.

We are looking for a candidate with a keen sense of social justice, a passion for improving the lives of victims/survivors of domestic, family and sexual violence, and an ability to deliver quality work in tight timeframes. To be successful in this role you will be a good team player; self-motivated, able to lead others; and a flexible thinker.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications, or significant study towards qualifications, in human services/government/law/public policy are highly desirable.

As the successful candidate will work with or are likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable for this position.

Note:

This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with possibility of permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au

A position description is attached.