Senior Administrative Officer 2 - Remuneration Package Range $173,421 - $188,860
(including salary $148,302 - $161,638)
Darwin, Northern Territory
Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes - Strategic Policy and Commissioning Darwin
Full Time ongoing appointment
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants.

Develop a cohesive vision and strategy to transform outcomes for Aboriginal children and families in line with the Aboriginal Security Framework.

Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides support services across child protection, out of home care, homelessness services, prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence and family and parent support services.

As Director Transforming Aboriginal Outcomes (SAO2) your primary objective is to provide strategic advice and leadership to drive transformational reforms to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities, through structural reform and culturally competent and responsive services. This includes leading the strategic policy, advice and contributing to the implementation of the Agency’s and Government’s commitment to Closing the Gap and other relevant Territory and Federal Government strategies, frameworks and action plans, that will enhance outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.

To meet the challenges of this strategic role you will collaborate with DCF leadership to develop a cohesive Agency vision and strategy to transform outcomes for Aboriginal children and families in line with the Aboriginal Cultural Security Framework. Your key responsibilities will include building, strengthening and sustaining engagement and partnership with Aboriginal stakeholders that progress principles of self-determination, Aboriginal co-design and collaboration in policy and program design and implementation.

In addition, you will be required to maintain currency of contemporary trends in policy, research and evidence gathering to guide the Agency’s approach to addressing Aboriginal outcomes and reforms.

To be successful you require a proven track record of providing strategic advice and leadership in the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programs that deliver key government initiatives relating to Aboriginal people. High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and collaborative skills together with advanced communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as demonstrated experience working consultatively and in partnership with Aboriginal people and organisations.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package, inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks’ recreational and 3 weeks’ personal leave, 17.5% annual leave allowance and additional paid leave to cover the Christmas – New Year’s shut-down. Flexible work agreements, study support and career development opportunities may be available.

If you reside interstate, this is a great time to consider moving to the Northern Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. To enjoy an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance, explore stunning landscapes, and spectacular sunsets, lightening displays and the warm tropical climate. Experience the rich multicultural society and community spirit, that makes Darwin an easy place to live, work and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available if successful.

Explore working in the Territory

https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/

Learn more about the Department or Children and Families

https://families.nt.gov.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/children-and-families-nt/?viewAsMember=true

https://families.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/986879/TFHC0001-I08-strategic-plan.pdf

Moving to the Territory

https://theterritory.com.au/live/why-move-to-the-territory

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Deborah Butler on 08 8944 8659 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 45962
Closing date: 05/06/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search