Job Reference: req32729_1710830374

Office of the Children's Guardian

Assistant Guardian for Aboriginal Children and Young People - Identified

This position is identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and exemption is claimed under 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality Requirements click here.

• Join a dynamic workplace and play a role in supporting and promoting the growth and development of the Office of the Children's Guardian.
• Newly created identified executive leadership role reporting directly to the Children's Guardian.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with learning and development opportunities and various health & wellbeing programs.
• One full-time, newly created role located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• Executive Band 2 - Total remuneration range $293,787 - $329,941 per annum commensurate with experience.

About the Office of Children's Guardian

The Office of the Children's Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people's right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.

To find out more about the Office of the Children's Guardian, visit our website.

Primary purpose of the role

The Assistant Guardian for Aboriginal Children and Young People provides strategic advice to the Children's Guardian, Minister and key stakeholders on policies, programs and practices that relate to the OCG's legislative functions, especially advice focused on improving outcomes for Aboriginal Children and Young People. The appointed person will occupy the role of Assistant Children's Guardian under section 124(1) of the. Under the existing legislation, the Assistant Guardian can be delegated the right to make reports and conduct formal inquiries (s133(2)(a)(b)).

The Assistant Guardian also leads the development and implementation of OCG projects which evaluate key policies, programs and practices affecting Aboriginal Children and Young People, and provide evidence-based recommendations for optimising the outcomes achieved across these domains.

We are seeking a strong leader to:

• Lead and develop strategic evidence-based advice and recommendations to the Children's Guardian to shape the organisation's Aboriginal policy, program and practice development, and implementation and review.
• Lead and provide Senior Executive direction to a substantial program, portfolio of programs, or portfolio of functions across the OCG, participating in business planning, negotiating budgets, setting performance expectations, and monitoring and evaluating performance outcomes to contribute to the achievement of OCG objectives and outcomes.
• Establish effective governance, project management and program performance evaluation frameworks to deliver effective program implementation within agreed timelines and budgets, and consistent with the intended outcomes.
• Provide technical direction, coaching and peer review to all OCG staff working on matters affecting Aboriginal Children, Young People and communities, and implement developmental strategies to build capability and capacity to deliver quality policy analysis and address development needs into the future.

Key knowledge and experience

• Proven record of achievement in planning and implementing strategies/policies/projects/systems at a senior level including high-level relationship building and people management skills.
• Proven record of successful leadership within an organisation and/or a regulatory environment, including strategic leadership, change management, people management and financial management skills.
• Strategic analysis, research, planning and advisory skills, combined with creative problem-solving and excellent conceptual skills.
• High-level communication, emotional intelligence, interpersonal, consultation and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and trends in the wellbeing of children and young people, including but not limited to, the regulatory functions of the Office.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant historic and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal communities and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal peoples.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge and workplace experience and ongoing professional development.
• Employment at the OCG is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
• All roles associated with the OCG are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check.
• The OCG considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification for this role under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

For further information about the role, please view the role description.

Our commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit a covering letter addressing the two questions below and an up-to-date resume outlining your experience, qualifications and achievements (maximum 5 pages in total). Please attach Word or PDF format.

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind.

Targeted questions

1. How your skills and experience are suited to the role of Assistant Guardian for Aboriginal Children and Young People.
2. The reason for your interest in this role.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

We encourage you to please call or email our contact Steve Kinmond, Childrens Guardian on 02 8226 0008 or Steve.Kinmond@ocg.nsw.gov.au to discuss the role.

Applications closing date: Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 10:00 am.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.