Director, ATODS Policy
Full-time Temporary Details: Are you a high-performing, outcomes-oriented leader who is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Canberrans? Do you want to be part of a driven, collaborative and innovative team?
We are seeking a skilled Director to lead the important work undertaken by the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug and Sexually Transmissible Infections and Blood Borne Viruses (ATODS) Policy team within the Population Health Policy Branch. The Population Health Policy Branch drives system change to improve the health and wellbeing of all Canberrans through preventive and population health policy, programs and activities.
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drug, Sexually Transmissible Infections and Blood Borne Viruses Policy team works to ensure Canberrans have access to appropriate treatment and harm reduction services for substance use disorders and Sexually Transmissible Infections and Blood Borne Viruses, as well as driving ACT policy on these issues.
You will be required to lead a team undertaking project, program and policy work related to current and emerging health issues in the ACT. This includes team management, stakeholder engagement, providing policy advice to government, and responding to emerging health issues and priorities.
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: Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge Previous experience in the development of high level and strategic policy advice, and a solid understanding of Government processes in the ACT. Proven high level ability to liaise, communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of high-level and diverse internal and external stakeholders. Behavioural Capabilities Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change to meet organisational needs. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and supervision within a team environment. The ability to plan, organise and prioritise work, including demonstrated experience in working effectively to meet tight deadlines. Display behaviours that are consistent with the ACTPS values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation. Compliance Requirements/Qualifications Knowledge, experience and/or tertiary qualifications in public health and/or working on issues related to populations experiencing disadvantage and/or marginalisation would be highly regarded.
Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available from February 2025 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. 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: Please submit a current curriculum vitae, contact details of two referees (one being a current supervisor) and a written statement in the form of a pitch of no more than two pages addressing the 'Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge', and 'Behavioural Capabilities' included in the Position Description. The statement should provide examples that explain how you have the skills, necessary experience and knowledge to perform in this role.
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