Position profile
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Human Resources
AIHW
GPO Box 570
Canberra ACT 2601
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| Group | Housing and Disability Group |
|---|---|
| Unit | --- |
| Classification | SES Band 1 |
| Salary | --- |
| Position no. | D0001 |
| Notes | This position will be filled on an ongoing basis or for a fixed term of up to three years; a contract to be agreed with the successful applicant. |
Background
The Institute has six Groups led by Senior Executives, all reporting to the Director (Agency Head).
Housing and Disability Group
This Group is a new Group formed to give a higher profile to the important work the Institute has been doing in the housing, homelessness and disability areas. This Group is responsible for producing statistics and information on a range of subjects relating to housing, homelessness and disability.
Job description
The Senior Executive will provide leadership and professional expertise to steer the Group into areas of strategic relevance to the Institute's position as a health and welfare information leader. He/she will lead a team of Unit Heads with responsibility for the following topics:
- Functioning and Disability
- Housing Assistance
- Housing Data Analysis
- Supported Accommodation and Crisis Services
enabling common issues relating to these topics to be managed within one Group.
Duty statement
- Develop, formulate and direct the strategic relevance and productivity of the Housing and Disability Group of the Institute.
- Promote business development for the Institute through strengthening liaison and negotiating with Commonwealth and State authorities and relevant non-Government organisations.
- Provide program management expertise for a team of specialist staff within the Group.
- Participate as a member of the Executive and contribute to the development of the Institute's corporate directions.
Selection criteria
- Shapes Strategic Thinking
Inspires a sense of purpose and direction/Focuses Strategically/Harnesses Information and Opportunities/Shows Judgement, Intelligence and Commonsense. - Achieves results
Builds Organisational Capability and Responsiveness/Marshals Professional Expertise/Steers and Implements Change and Deals with Uncertainty/Ensures Closure and Delivers on Intended Results. - Cultivates productive working relationships
Nurtures Internal and External Relationships/Facilitates Cooperation and Partnerships/Values Individual Differences and Diversity/Guides, Mentors and Develops People. - Exemplifies personal drive and integrity
Demonstrates Public Service Professionalism and Probity/Engages with Risk and Shows Personal Courage/Commits to Action/Displays Resilience/Demonstrates Self Awareness and a Commitment to Personal Development. - Communicates with influence
Communicates Clearly/Listens, Understands and Adapts to Audience/Negotiates Persuasively. - An appreciation of the role of information and statistics in the
Australian housing, homelessness and disability services sectors
(Agency specific)