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Senior Policy OfficerDepartment of Families, Fairness and Housing • Melbourne - CBD, VIC, AU
Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing • Melbourne - CBD, VIC, AU
8 hours ago
Job description

THE ROLE The Senior Policy Officer, Aboriginal Policy Reform and Accountability, supports the delivery of initiatives designed to improve outcomes for First Peoples across the Department's breadth of Ministerial portfolios. In this role you will drive strategic whole-of-department coordination and advice that enables self-determination and supports effort to close the gap in outcomes between First Peoples and non-Indigenous people. You will work closely with colleagues across the Department to enable aligned and cohesive efforts to transform government systems to better enable self-determination. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE * Support the delivery of high-quality policy advice on complex and strategic policy matters, demonstrating awareness of, and ensuring alignment with, whole-of-government First Peoples policy commitments. * Lead the strategic coordination of the Department's contributions to implementing the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework, and cross-portfolio reforms or strategies. * Develop high-quality written products, including briefs, correspondence, presentations, and reports. Please open the position description to read more. 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. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. 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) Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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