The Department for Child Protection (DCP) works in partnership with families, government and non-government organisations, carers and the community to care for and protect vulnerable children and young people by addressing harm and keeping them safe.
A new position of Executive Director, Aboriginal Policy and Services has been established to assist in driving systemic reform and strategic partnership development, across Government and Non-Government, to strengthen the focus on Aboriginal communities and families and support Aboriginal children and young people to remain safe and supported within family and community care.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive of DCP the Executive Director is accountable for strategic leadership to ensure the Department’s guiding legislation, and policy and practice are culturally responsive to the needs and issues of Aboriginal children, families and communities. The role will provide quality advice, information and analysis in decision-making, governance, policy, planning and service development within the Department and across government, and lead the Department in forming genuine intentional partnerships with Aboriginal communities, leaders and organisations to develop, design and implement policy and services to enhance outcomes for Aboriginal children and families coming into contact with the child protection system.
If you believe you are a proven leader and change maker in delivering Aboriginal policy or services within the Aboriginal community controlled/non-government sector or public sector and you are immersed in Aboriginal cultural and societal values, beliefs, and customs as a member of the Aboriginal community, we would like to hear from you.
Liz Hlipala, HardyGroup Principal Search Consultant
M: +61 (0)401 122 301
E: lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com
