We are seeking a Director to lead the Community Engagement Team within the Commemorations Branch. The Community Engagement Team manages projects and develops products to acknowledge and commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans. The team aims to raise awareness of and understanding of the diverse experiences of Australian military service through veteran stories and historical content.The Director is responsible for leading a team that provides specialist support, advice and products across the department. Through this role you will be responsible for the strategic direction of the team within the wider Commemorations Branch to ensure that the work aligns with the commemorative strategy, commemorative calendar and the goals and outcomes of DVA. You will be required to liaise with DVA staff, ex-service organisations, veterans and their families. Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication, high level research skills and be able to manage a variety of competing demands.Duties...EligibilityThis recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months.A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitabilityCandidate Information Pack
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