Senior Policy Officer - National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous) Location: Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW
As the National Commission will not commence until 13 January 2025, this recruitment process is being managed by the Department of Social Services.
As part of Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021-2031 (Safe and Supported), the Australian Government is establishing a legislated, independent and empowered National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (National Commissioner).
The National Commissioner will be dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, interests and wellbeing of First Nations children and young people across a range of issues, including the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in out-of-home care.
The National Commission is seeking energetic, motivated, and experienced staff to join two new sections which will support the work of the National Commissioner.
The key duties of the position include: Support the development of a forward workplan for the National Commission.
Consult with target audiences and stakeholders on the role of the Commissioner.
Build and maintain positive relationships using collaborative skills with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, including state and territory jurisdictions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners to anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
Support research and analysis of information and data from a wide range of sources to inform policy and legislation development.
Input to high-quality policy papers including research and discussion papers, consultation papers, briefs, submissions, and correspondence.
Support the National Commissioner at meetings and other engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to supporting other staff and provide constructive feedback where required.
Deliver secretariat and logistical support for the National Commissioner's engagement and consultation program and other engagements as needed.
Work closely with other areas within the National Commission and with other agencies including the Department of Social Services, including developing and implementing strategies to improve these connections.
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'.
This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
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.
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Getting to know the Department of Social Services The Department of Social Services (DSS) develops policies and delivers programs that support the lifetime wellbeing of Australians and their families.
Our vision is to achieve the best health, wellbeing, and safety of all Australians.
Our people are critical in delivering the key priorities of DSS.
We are seeking candidates that reflect our cultural values of curious, contestability, courage, and collaboration.
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