A career opportunity has arisen in ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) for an experienced, highly motivated and career-oriented person to fill the position of Senior Director, Cultural Services (SOGA), within Offender Reintegration.
The Senior Director, Cultural Services is responsible for the provision of strategic review, planning, advice and guidance on issues relating to the over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the criminal justice system, including the provision of best practice advice, policy guidance and reporting support.
The role involves significant community engagement and fostering relationships with services and service providers, essential in contributing to the successful reintegration of detainees back into the community and reducing recidivism.
The successful applicant will contribute a cultural lens to various projects including Integrated Offender Management, Transitional Release, Throughcare, detainee reintegration and the provision of culturally safe case management practices across the organisation.
In addition, you will have strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and will be required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, community members and service providers.
To be successful you will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders. You will also have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and societies and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in contemporary society.
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:
1. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry is considered essential (s42, Discrimination Act 1991).
Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or equivalent work experience in the criminal justice system is highly desirable.
The successful candidate may be required to undergo a criminal record check.
Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Check) Act 2011 is required.
Note: This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. How to Apply: For further information, please visit http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/justice-and-community-safety/permanent/54048
