Senior Manager - Child Development Service

at  ACT Government

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced officer to undertake the role of Senior Manager at the Child Development Service. The Child Development Service focuses on identifying developmental delays for children zero-six years; children seven- eight years with complex needs who have not had a previous diagnosis; and autism assessment to age 12 years. Innovation and demonstrated ability to lead strategic and operational policy in times of change, are central to this role. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience leading high performing teams to achieve positive outcomes for families with young children. The role requires a strong understanding of the ACT early childhood early intervention service landscape and demonstrated ability to inform service system changes to provide integrated pathways for families; and partnerships with a range of service providers. They will also have demonstrated experience with financial management and human resources processes. The Senior Manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, management and direction to ensure an efficient, seamless service to identify children at risk of developmental delay and to support their movement through the service system. The Senior Manager will represent the Child Development Service at the executive level in the Community Services Directorate. The position reports to the Executive Branch Manager, Children and Families and is supported by a small management team of clinical leaders. The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent in a relevant Allied Health or Health Profession are highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and supervision to staff. Demonstrated experience in a broad range of clinical service delivery areas. 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 - https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1804.
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit three items: 1) statement of claims against specified Selection Criteria; 2) a current curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and contact details of two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Please ensure you submit all three items.
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