The Ageing and End of Life Branch is responsible for providing strategic health policy advice, project development and implementation, procurement of non-government services, and liaison with government, non-government and private sector stakeholders.Ageing and End of Life Branch leads the implementation of Voluntary Assisted Dying in the ACT and oversees a range of policy functions including end-of-life, palliative care, aged care, dementia care, and cancer policy.The Voluntary Assisted Dying Taskforce comprises a multi-disciplinary team preparing the health system and health workforce to provide voluntary assisted dying services upon commencement of the scheme from 3 November 2025.The Senior Director leads and manages the Taskforce to ensure outcomes within approved resources.This position works closely and collaboratively with Canberra Health Services, across Government and the community.This is a high tempo role, and the successful applicant will demonstrate strong and sensitive leadership in complex and sensitive environments.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:Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until January 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. 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:Considering the information under the heading "What you require", please prepare a written pitch no longer than two pages demonstrating your capability to perform the role.Your curriculum vitae.The details of two referees (one of whom should be a current supervisor/manager).Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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