Acknowledging Aboriginal People and Country

Tasmanian Aboriginal people continue to have connections and relationships with Country, the Land, Waterways, Sea, Sky and all living forms. We pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders, past and present, and acknowledge their important role in sharing knowledge and practices, keeping Aboriginal culture strong today. We recognise and value the unique skills, experiences, knowledge and connections Aboriginal people bring to the Tasmanian State Service. The Tasmanian Government is committed to a new way of working with Aboriginal people, recognising work undertaken for and on behalf of Aboriginal people must be Aboriginal led.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking an Executive Director – Aboriginal Children and Young People who will work alongside the Office of Aboriginal Policy and Practice within the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) to lead system-wide reform and improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people across Tasmania.

This role works closely with senior leaders, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and government to embed Aboriginal voices, strengthen cultural governance and improve systems and services.

You will work with sensitivity to cultural, political and organisational contexts, using your experience and judgement to build strong partnerships and lead meaningful change.

What you will be doing

• Lead work that improves the safety, wellbeing and outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people
• Make sure policies and services are shaped by the voices of Aboriginal children, families and Aboriginal people across Tasmania.
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal organisations to design and deliver better services
• Enable Aboriginal-led approaches and strengthen self-determination
• Provide trusted cultural advice to senior leaders, executives and government
• Embed Aboriginal cultural governance and ensure accountability across the Department
• Influence leaders across education, child safety and youth justice to drive system change
• Promote cultural safety for Aboriginal children, families and staff
• Grow and support the Aboriginal workforce across the Department
• Monitor how the system is performing and lead improvements where needed

What it is like to work with us

• Up to 5 days Aboriginal Cultural Leave per year
• Flexible work arrangements to support cultural, family and community obligation
• A culturally safe, respectful and inclusive working environment
• Access to a strong and supportive Aboriginal Employee Network
• Opportunity to make a real difference by improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people across Tasmania

We support adjustment requests to ensure you can fully participate in all stages of the recruitment process. Please contact the person listed for this vacancy to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Essential Requirements

This is an Aboriginal identified position and will be filled in accordance with Employment Direction No. 10: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment in the Tasmanian State Service.

You will also need:

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
• To meet pre-employment check requirements

Eligibility

As of 1 July 2016, determining eligibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services has changed. 

Full details are available from the Aboriginal Partnerships website:  Aboriginal Affairs.

This role is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role and as such confirmation of eligibility will need to be provided with your application in order to be considered for shortlisting by supplying a certified copy of the completed eligibility form available here: ELIGIBILITY FORM For Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services.

For more information about the position, please refer to the Statement of duties

SoD - Executive Director - Aboriginal Children and Young People

How to apply

To apply, please provide Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resume’/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Applications should be submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Clare Wiseman
Title: Director Strategic Commissioning & Partnerships
Phone: 0419 156 602

Email:clare.wiseman@decyp.tas.gov.au

Should you have any difficulties applying for this vacancy online, please contact the Talent Team via phone +61 3 6165 6283 or email talentteam@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.