ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and conscientious person to fill the position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Team Leader, within the Detainee Services Unit at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

The successful applicant will provide leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander detainees and foster teamwork and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services staff.

In addition, you will lead, develop and deliver services, reintegration activities, outreach and any other related services that directly benefit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Detainees experience within custody, and which provides for seamless transition into the community.

Further to this, you will develop and maintain positive relationships and culture with key stakeholders (including community, service providers, detainees and their families) and confidently represent the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services Unit to external stakeholders, including negotiating and influencing views on the complex and unique cultural perspectives and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This role provides an opportunity to foster positive relationships and contribute to meaningful outcomes.

This position involves direct supervision of staff.

To be successful, you will possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills necessary to build rapport with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders, in addition to demonstrating strong leadership and management qualities.

Note: This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified position.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Compliance Requirements/Qualifications

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.
A deep understanding of and sensitivity to the unique cultural perspectives and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and matters relevant to other minority groups is essential.
Demonstrated experience and/or willingness to work with detainees is desirable.
The successful candidate may be required to undergo a National Police check.
This position requires a pre-employment medical.
A minimum of a class ‘C’ drivers licence is essential.
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Notes: Identified Position: Please note, this is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Flexible Working/Hybrid Options: Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

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