Location:

Parramatta with flexible hybrid working arrangements available

Employment type:

1 x Identified role, Ongoing Full-Time and 1 x Generalist role, Temporary up to 6months with a possibility of extension.

Salary:

Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369 pa), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

The Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing (ACSW) team sits within Child and Family and plays a critical role in shaping and driving reforms that improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities across NSW.

We work collaboratively across the Department of Communities and Justice, government agencies, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Aboriginal communities to develop policy, lead strategic initiatives and support system reform. Our work is grounded in cultural respect, partnership and a commitment to achieving lasting change.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile reform priorities and influence policy and program outcomes that matter.

Your role As Manager, Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing, you will lead complex projects and policy initiatives that contribute to improved outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities.

You will provide strategic advice on complex issues, coordinate reform activities across government, and build strong relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders and partner agencies. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will bring people together, navigate complexity and drive initiatives from design through to implementation.

You will also lead and develop staff, foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, and ensure high-quality outcomes are delivered within agreed timeframes.





What You’ll Do As part of the Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing (ACSW) Team within Child and Family division, you will be responsible for but not limited to:

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of complex policy, program and reform initiatives

Provide strategic, evidence-based advice and recommendations to senior leaders on complex and sensitive issues

Build and maintain effective relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders, government agencies and community partners

Coordinate projects and work across multiple stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes

Identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities and develop practical solutions

Contribute to system reform initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities

Lead, coach and develop staff to achieve priorities and build capability

Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and other strategic documents

Support effective governance, planning and reporting processes

What We’re Looking For We're looking for an experienced and team-oriented leader who can work effectively in complex environments, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver meaningful outcomes.

You Will Demonstrate

Experience leading policy, program or reform initiatives in government or a related environment





Strong understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal children, families and communities

Experience engaging and working collaboratively with Aboriginal stakeholders and communities

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within tight timeframes

Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Experience providing strategic advice to senior executives and decision makers

The ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Essential Requirements For The Identified Role As one of the roles are Identified, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and/or equivalent experience

Undertake relevant pre-employment checks such as Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check, and Conduct Service Check

Demonstrated cultural capability, which includes lived experience, knowledge and understanding of contemporary social issues affecting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, including skills in identifying and/or responding to the diverse needs of Aboriginal people experiencing significant trauma and disadvantage.

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities and organisations to influence positive outcomes for Aboriginal child, young people, families and communities.

Expertise in the NSW child protection and out-of-h

📌 Manager, Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing (Parramatta)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Parramatta