On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.Assistant Director, Culture and PathwaysFull-time PermanentDetails: Are you passionate about improving cultural safety and building cultural capability to enhance workforce experiences and the way we support the ACT Community. Do you have ideas and perspectives to share that supports a more reconciled future?If this sounds like you, take a closer look at the position description and apply to join us in the Cultural Transformation Branch (CTB) where it is our mission to create workplaces where all employees can thrive.As part of our culturally safe and forward-leaning team, you will:Apply your cultural experience and expertise in the development of initiatives, and approaches across the ACTPS to build cultural safety and capability.Deliver high quality projects and outputs in a timely manner in relation to building cultural capability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment, attraction and retention in the ACTPS.Establish and maintain genuine connections and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ACTPS employees and Cultural Advisers.Contribute your experience and knowledge when investigating challenges and opportunities, applying your own critical thinking, and offering ways forward.Work within the ACTPS Code of Conduct and ACTPS values of respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, and model behaviour consistent with the ACTPS Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework.If you are interested in applying for this position, but don't feel you meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.Before deciding against applying, please get in touch to discuss your experience and interest.The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who also identify as a person with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse, or an LGBTIQ+ person, are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff .Eligibility/Other requirements:This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested.We will connect with you directly about what additional information may be required, and what you are comfortable in providing, to demonstrate you have met all the selection criteria, including an appropriate level of cultural capability to fulfil the requirements of this role.Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process which may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be working in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. You will have the option to work from home several days per week and/or in one of several ACT Government flexi spaces across Canberra. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in a work sample test as part of the next stage of the selection process.How to Apply: We want to learn more about your ideas and perspectives.Through your own storytelling and influence, use a method that highlights your strengths to tell us in maximum two pages what do you want to contribute to the Culture and Pathways Team.Also attach a comprehensive curriculum vitae that details your professional experience.Your response could look like:Two-page pitch.Two -page slide deck or infographic.Creative piece (artwork/story panel etc) with attached two-page rationale that responds to the application question.Video or audio response up to two minutes.Through this application process we are seeking to understand your ideas and contributions, we will gleam your skills and expertise through your curriculum vitae and encourage you to ensure it is up to date and highlights your experience.If you'd like to discuss your response before submitting, please reach out, we are happy to yarn.Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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