44160

Closes: 10 July 2024

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $121,389 - $130,392 plus superannuation
Position No: 44160
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 June 2024
Contact Officer: Tina Dixson on Tina.Dixson@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 1346

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Details: The Social Policy and Office of LGBTIQA+ Branch is responsible for progressing initiatives that support a safe and inclusive city for all Canberrans. The team provides advice to the Chief Minister, Cabinet and Head of Service on a wide range of social policy issues, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, health, education, justice, community safety and social inclusion and equality.

Social Policy Branch also includes the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs, which delivers the Capital of Equality Strategy – the Government’s vision for Canberra to be the most welcoming and inclusive city for people of diverse sex, gender and sexuality.

Team members may work across multiple teams in the Branch in response to peak demands. As an Assistant Director, you will be required to provide robust policy advice across multiple portfolios for senior executives. This includes preparing briefing material and advice for the Chief Minister and Cabinet, working with other Directorates to progress initiatives and commitments, as well as assisting with work tasked to the Social Policy Branch. Subject matter covered may include disability reforms, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy including Closing the Gap, LGBTIQA+ policy and reforms, matters relating to gender and women’s policy, health reforms and justice policy, among other topics.

To successfully perform this role, you will have an excellent understanding of social policy issues affecting Canberrans and be willing to work with other directorates to achieve commitments.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

Notes: A merit pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. This position operates in an activity-based working (ABW) environment. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: Please review the Position Description for details about the role and associated responsibilities. Suitability for this position will be assessed on your demonstrated Skills, Experience, Knowledge, and Behaviour in relation to the duties/responsibilities listed in the Position Description.

Please submit the following:

• A two-page pitch that tells the selection committee about your ability to perform the advertised role (knowledge, experience, skills, behaviour) and why you are the best person for this role. The pitch should:
  o Show that you have the capabilities in the “What you Require” section of the Position Description including Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities.
  o Demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in “What You Will Do” at the specified classification including examples of how you have done this in the past.
• Applicants must submit a current Resume including details of work history (roles, timing, responsibilities, and achievements), qualifications and two referees including their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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