Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services
Reference: VG/DFFH/ASDO/376679DEC
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women, and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities, and secure settings across metropolitan, rural, and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE The role will support work associated with the development of a comprehensive system and strategy that ensures Aboriginal people have shared access to, and the capability to use, locally relevant data and information to set and monitor the implementation efforts to Close the Gap, their priorities, and to drive their own development.
The role works collaboratively with DFFH executives, managers, and program areas across the state in ensuring Aboriginal-designed and delivered research, data, and evaluation principles are embedded in Aboriginal program and service delivery. The role is also tasked with ensuring that policies and programs developed are providing strong client-led outcomes and that there is Aboriginal voice in decision-making processes.
The role will contribute to the coordination of the department's annual report on the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework (VAAF), Closing the Gap National Agreement, and Self Determination Framework as well as reporting on the department's Korin Korin Balit-Djak strategy for department forums including the Aboriginal Strategic Governance Forum.
The position will require a strong knowledge of Aboriginal culture and principles of self-determination, as well as proven highly developed leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. It will also require a strong understanding of evidence, reporting, research, and evaluation.
Are you: committed to elevating the Aboriginal voice and world view in policy development? experienced in program design, implementation, and evaluation based on Aboriginal evidence approaches and methodologies? a reform-orientated leader who enjoys building relationships, sharing your culture, coaching, mentoring, and proactively supporting change and new ways of working? passionate about capturing and sharing learnings, data, and evidence to drive service investment, innovation, and continuous improvement? committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people, families, and communities? able to work in complexity and support the department to deliver innovative and culturally responsive services? ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Support work associated with the development of a comprehensive system and strategy that ensures Aboriginal people have shared access to, and the capability to use, locally relevant data and information. Work in partnership with Aboriginal community leaders to define and deliver evidence and reporting priorities for Aboriginal business across DFFH. Support work associated with the department's annual reporting on various government agreements and frameworks including the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework, Closing the Gap National Agreement, and Self Determination Framework. A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010 provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job type: Full time
Job classification: VPSG5
Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr