Details: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Capability Development Assistant Director role is responsible for the delivery of a cohesive and structured approach to the design, development and delivery of the CYF Cultural Development Program and other CYF practice development/staff development programs and projects relevant to the Our Booris, Our Way Review.

The Our Booris, Our Way review focused on systemic improvements to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children grow up safe, strong and connected in their families and communities. The Review sought to understand the reasons for children and young people entering care and to then develop strategies to: reduce the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people entering care; improve their experience and outcomes while in care; and where appropriate, exit children from care.

The position is responsible for delivering training packages that embed organisation policy into practice. The role will provide strong leadership and implement improvement strategies to enable CYF to continue to grow capability to meet statutory obligations and deliver on our strategy of creating a continuum of care for our clients.

Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and / or experience in adult training and development is essential.
• Experience in preparation and delivery of online and face to face training modules is essential.
• Expertise in the advanced use of business software applications including Excel, Word and Powerpoint is essential.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience in project management, change management or related discipline is desirable, but not essential.
• This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check.
• Prior to commencing in this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011 will be required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable people registrations, refer to Access Canberra.
• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current (C class) driver’s license is essential.
• The successful candidate will work in accordance with and uphold the ACT Public Service Values and Signature Behaviours, ACT Government’s Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and the Directorate’s Work Health and Safety System.

Notes: This is an Identified position in accordance with Section 27(4) of the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is only open to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience and cultural capability is considered essential and therefore confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage may be requested. This is a temporary position available for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

A merit pool may be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au