Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Team Leader
Full-time Temporary Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and conscientious person to temporarily fill the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Team Leader (SOGC), within the Detainee Services Unit.
The successful applicant will provide leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and foster teamwork and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services staff.
In addition, you will lead, develop and deliver services, reintegration activities, outreach and any other related services that directly benefit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainees experience within custody, and which provides for seamless transition into the community.
Further to this, you will develop and maintain positive relationships and culture with key stakeholders (including community, service providers, detainees and their families) and confidently represent the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Unit to external stakeholders, including negotiating and influencing views on the complex and unique cultural perspectives and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This role provides an opportunity to foster positive relationships and contribute to meaningful outcomes.
This position involves direct supervision of staff.
To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, in addition to demonstrating strong leadership and management qualities.
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:
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ancestry is considered essential (s42, Discrimination Act 1991). A deep understanding of and sensitivity to the unique cultural perspectives and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and matters relevant to other minority groups is essential. Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with detainees is desirable. The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police check. This position requires a pre-employment medical. A minimum of a class 'C' drivers licence is essential. How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items:
A one-to-two-page written response addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural capabilities, having regard for the job requirements; A current curriculum vitae with the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager); and A copy of your current driver's licence. Please ensure you submit all required items.
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