Department of Premier and Cabinet
Community Partnerships and Priorities
Aboriginal Partnerships
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM
Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum
Employment type: Permanent, flexible
Region: South
Location: Hobart
Undertake project management, research analysis, and implementation activities to engage with Tasmanian Aboriginal community organisations, members and individuals, with a focus primarily on matters relevant to the Closing the Gap priority reform areas and targets.• Work across Tasmanian State Government agencies to assist agency staff to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal community members and organisations.• Contribute to the development and realisation of the Tasmanian Closing the Gap Jurisdictional Implementation Plan.
H aving a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.
We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm.We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn't seem right. Together, we're creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.
We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.
We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.
Duties Work collaboratively with the Aboriginal Partnerships team to develop, in partnership with the Aboriginal community organisations and individuals, the Tasmanian Closing the Gap Jurisdictional Implementation Plan. Work across Tasmanian State Government agencies to assist in the building of stronger relationships with Aboriginal community organisations. Coordinate and manage the resources required for designated projects and initiatives related to the implementation of the Closing the Gap agenda. Manage grant programs including coordinating assessment processes, preparing grant documentation and managing grants. Research and analyse specific policy and project issues and contribute to solutions, proposals and recommendations that align with the Government's strategic priorities. Liaise and consult with stakeholders and officers from within DPAC and other spheres of government (Commonwealth, State, and Local). Prepare correspondence, reports and briefing notes, including Ministerial and Cabinet documentation, and supporting material. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level. Aboriginality. The Head of the State Service has determined that this is an Aboriginal identified position and that it will be filled in accordance with the provisions of Employment Direction No. 10: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the State Service. Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration. Appropriate tertiary qualifications. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'ApplyNow' button.
You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on(03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.
For more information Marnie Bower
A/g Assistant Director
Email Address
Phone: (03) 6232 7382
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