Victorian Public Sector Commission
Director – SES1 – Fixed term (4 years), special measures designated position. This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander designated position. Under the special measures provisions outlined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic, s.12), only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Join us to build a better VPS This role is a unique opportunity to work across government to help make the Victorian Public Sector (VPS) an employer of choice for First Nations people.
The role requires a strong, First Nations leader to help build capability and capacity across the VPS to provide safe, healthy and productive workplaces where all employees can thrive.
You'll be: Leading the Barring Djinang program delivery, improving and supporting First Nations employees' recruitment, participation and progression across the VPS workforce, while also ensuring all VPS agencies provide culturally safe working environments.Providing lived experience and professional expertise to:Guide development of the First Peoples cultural capability development for the VPS workforce.Inform all VPSC work (including strategy, data and analysis) to incorporate and be guided by First Peoples considerations.Who we're looking for: A strong leader who can build a thriving team and broader momentum to improve outcomes for First Nations employees across the VPS workforce.A creative problem-solver and direction-setter who can navigate across central agencies, VPS and public sector to mobilise around a shared agenda.A respected member of the First Peoples community in Victoria who can build the VPS value proposition as an employer for First Peoples across Victoria.A leader who models the Victorian public sector values.The successful candidate will have:
Strong networks across the First Peoples community in Victoria.A good understanding of the VPS and wider public sector.A relevant tertiary qualification, public policy or public administration, or equivalent experience.Ideally, you can also demonstrate:
Experience in working across a range of VPS agencies and roles.Central agency experience.Cross-sectoral experience.Who we are: The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.
Why you should join us: We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.
You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid work.Learning and development opportunities.Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives.Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments.How to apply: Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange jobs board.
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