The Opportunity:

The Families and Safety Branch works with First Nations stakeholders and across all governments on justice, gender equality, ending gender-based violence and family and child safety issues.
 

We are looking for people with strong analytical, stakeholder management and writing skills who want to work on policy and program reforms that are critical to achieving better life outcomes for many First Nations Australians.
 

The branch works flexibly, with team members located across Australia. The role does require some Canberra hours and travel to Canberra, for example during Parliamentary sitting weeks.
 

The role requires working with material that can be emotionally impactful or challenging. The agency offers a range psychological safety supports for individuals and teams.
 

The Assistant Director will influence others, lead policy design and implementation, and engage in genuine partnership with a variety of stakeholders. A variety of work will be undertaken including but not limited to: 

•           developing, interpreting, evaluating and implementing complex policy and programs for review and publication

•           preparing and reviewing draft reports, briefing papers, speeches, Ministerial Correspondence for senior staff and the Senior Executive

•           providing advice on more complex areas of policy and programs and overseeing, maintaining and analysing policy initiatives to drive policy change

•           liaising with internal and external stakeholders, using networks across the APS to develop policy and provide advice to senior management

•           representing the work area and participating in committees and forums in relation to policy and program development and implementation

•           engaging with Cabinet and other processes.
 

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate is team-oriented, outcomes focused, self-motivated and resilient. We work individually and as a team and you will need to able to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively. You will need basic MS Suite skills, have experience with data entry into internal systems and have an eye for detail. 

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following:

•           an in-depth understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

•           a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

•           a demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

Candidates will be assessed against the following criteria:

•           reviewing, drafting and implementing policy documents

•           providing policy advice within one or more of the following areas: First Nations family safety, ending gender-based violence, justice, child safety.

•           stakeholder management skills, with a strong understanding of working in partnership

•           ability to perform in a dynamic environment working with emotionally impactful and/or challenging material

•           a demonstrated record of working in a culturally sensitive manner, with a commitment to furthering cultural intelligence

•           ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and respond quickly to competing priorities.