Executive Director

Acknowledging Aboriginal People and Country

Tasmanian Aboriginal people continue to have connections and relationships with Country, the Land, Waterways, Sea, Sky and all living forms. We pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders, past and present, and acknowledge their important role in sharing knowledge and practices, keeping Aboriginal culture strong today. We recognise and value the unique skills, experiences, knowledge and connections Aboriginal people bring to the Tasmanian State Service. The Tasmanian Government is committed to a new way of working with Aboriginal people, recognising work undertaken for and on behalf of Aboriginal people must be Aboriginal led.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking an Executive Director – Aboriginal Children and Young People who will work alongside the Office of Aboriginal Policy and Practice within the Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) to lead system-wide reform and improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people across Tasmania.

This role works closely with senior leaders, Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and government to embed Aboriginal voices, strengthen cultural governance and improve systems and services.

You will work with sensitivity to cultural, political and organisational contexts, using your experience and judgement to build strong partnerships and lead meaningful change.

What you will be doing

• Lead work that improves the safety, wellbeing and outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people
• Make sure policies and services are shaped by the voices of Aboriginal children, families and Ab…