{"id":32269,"date":"2026-07-01T03:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/?post_type=candidate&#038;p=32269"},"modified":"2026-07-01T03:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T03:11:16","slug":"candidate-id-1353","status":"publish","type":"candidate","link":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/candidate\/candidate-id-1353\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidate ID: 1353"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced senior public sector leader with over 30 years\u2019 experience across ACT and NSW Government, specialising in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, community services, social housing and policy development. Proven expertise in leading complex policy and program delivery, with a strong background in strategic advisory, intergovernmental relations and driving whole-of-government outcomes in Indigenous affairs and housing reform.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Leadership &amp; Advisory<\/li>\n<li>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs leadership<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Policy Development &amp; Government Advisory<\/li>\n<li>Intergovernmental Relations &amp; Stakeholder Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Social Housing &amp; Community Services Program Delivery<\/li>\n<li>Analytical skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Relevant Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Senior Director \/ Director \u2013 State Government Community Services Sector<br \/>\nApprox. 15+ years<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides executive leadership across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, Closing the Gap initiatives and social policy development, leading high-level government advice, intergovernmental relations and whole-of-government program delivery within a large public sector environment.<br \/>\n<strong>Executive Branch Manager (Acting) \u2013 State Government Community Services Sector<br \/>\nLess than 1 year<\/strong><br \/>\nLed branch operations and provided strategic policy leadership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, overseeing service delivery, stakeholder engagement and cross-government collaboration to improve outcomes for communities.<br \/>\n<strong>Manager \/ Director \/ Senior Policy Roles \u2013 State Government Community Services Sector<br \/>\nApprox. 10+ years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Delivered strategic policy development, housing and Aboriginal affairs programs, and intergovernmental negotiations, providing high-level advice, managing multidisciplinary teams and contributing to national policy frameworks and service reform initiatives.<br \/>\n<strong>Manager \u2013 State Government Housing Sector<br \/>\nApprox. 1 year<\/strong><br \/>\nManaged national housing policy and stakeholder engagement processes, contributing to intergovernmental agreements, social housing strategy development and tenant participation initiatives across government and community sectors.<br \/>\n<strong>Senior \/ Regional Director Roles \u2013 Aboriginal Housing and Community Services Sector (State Government)<br \/>\nApprox. 8 years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Led regional service delivery, housing policy implementation and sector reform initiatives, managing compliance, governance frameworks and cross-sector partnerships to improve Aboriginal housing outcomes and community service delivery.<br \/>\n<strong>Project Manager \/ Manager \u2013 State Government Child Protection and Community Services Sector<br \/>\nApprox. 1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Managed Aboriginal child protection and service reform projects, leading cross-functional teams, policy reviews and program improvements focused on enhancing frontline service delivery and cultural responsiveness.<br \/>\n<strong>Director \/ Regional Leadership Roles \u2013 Aboriginal Housing Sector (State Government)<br \/>\nApprox. 9 years<\/strong><br \/>\nDirected regional housing operations and sector governance initiatives, overseeing policy implementation, community engagement and service improvement programs across multiple regions and stakeholder groups.<br \/>\n<strong>Early Career Roles \u2013 Community Services and Housing Sector<br \/>\nApprox. 10+ years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Built foundational experience across Aboriginal housing, public housing operations and community development, supporting program delivery, stakeholder engagement and regional service coordination within government and community organisations.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Location and Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Preferred work location: <\/strong>\u00a0Canberra, ACT<br \/>\n<strong>Open to Relocating: <\/strong>No<br \/>\n<strong>Workplace flexibility: <\/strong>Hybrid 3 days per week from home<br \/>\n<strong>Ability to travel<\/strong>: \u00a0As needed<br \/>\n<strong>Availability\/notice period: <\/strong>3 weeks<br \/>\n<strong>Desired salary or salary expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced senior public sector leader with over 30 years\u2019 experience across ACT and NSW Government, specialising in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs, community services, social housing and policy development. 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