Department of Communities and Justice – Ballina NSWLocation: Ballina, Coffs Harbour, TamworthTalent pool creation for ongoing and temporary opportunitiesGrade 7/8 - $106,025 - $117,363 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loadingFlexible work practice, 35-hour week and flex leaveIs it time for a tree change?Sick of the daily commute to work in the big cities? Always dreamed of living in a beautiful rural setting, where the air is fresh and clean, rivers and lakes are part of your daily scenery?Are you looking to join a team where your voice and experience will be valued, your innovative thinking and passion for building partnerships will be welcome, and your potential will be fulfilled? Then look no further - as this could be the position for you.We are recruiting for a Talent Pool for future ongoing and temporary roles in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, and New England.About usNSW Department of Communities and Justice directly supports 800,000 people every year and reaches a further million people through local community-based programs.Our vision is to empower all people to live fulfilling lives and achieve their potential in inclusive communities. We collaborate with government, non-government, and community partners to work with children, adults, families, and communities to improve lives and realise potential, with a focus on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.Your roleThe primary purpose of this role is to facilitate engagement with the community sector and rural communities to improve the local supply of services while building collaborative relationships with providers and developing avenues for contract management that directly contributes to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.The work is dynamic, fast-paced, and requires a diverse range of skills and experience. Program areas include Targeted Early Intervention, Permanency Support, Homelessness, and Domestic and Family Violence contracts that support vulnerable children, young people, and families.What we're looking forTertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.Previous experience in managing contracts or projects to ensure accountability, high-quality outcomes, and client service delivery needs according to timeframes.Experience in monitoring a budget to ensure project milestones are met.Ability to produce reports, spreadsheets, and information-sharing documents.Must have existing relationships with the NGO sector within the District.Able to work from a strength-based approach within a diverse team.A valid Driver's License and willingness to travel.Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding career.Flexible, autonomous work environment.Competitive pay and conditions.Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:Targeted Question 1Describe your experience in contract and/or project management, monitoring and evaluating performance. How have you used your experience to improve quality, leverage performance, and support responsiveness from teams/organisations or key stakeholders?Targeted Question 2Describe a challenging situation where you had to work with services, partners, and the community to deliver a result. How did you manage this process and what skills did you use to influence the outcome?If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Peter Luong on ****** Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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