Department for Housing and Urban Development
Job reference: 862548
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE, 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA WEST
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Who are we:
The Outback Communities Authority is a South AustralianGovernment statutory body which provides municipal services andcommunity support to residents, associations, and townships acrossOutback SA - which is approximately 63% of the state. The OutbackCommunities Authority’s goals include improving liveability andsustaining our communities, growing the outback economy andadvocating for the interests of outback people.
The Outback Communities Authority aspires to be an agileorganization with a strong culture of teamwork and collaborationevident between colleagues and in our relationships with partnersand stakeholders. The Manager Strategic Policy will directlycontribute to the prosperity, sustainability, and resilience ofOutback South Australia by delivering policies that address theunique challenges of the region, supporting local communities, andfostering responsible development.
The Outback Communities Authority is currently administrativelyaligned with the Department for Housing and Urban Development,whose primary objective is the delivery of homes and housingoptions for South Australians.
The Role:
The Manager Strategic Policy provides high-level strategicleadership, advice and management across the Outback CommunitiesAuthority (OCA), supporting the Director and Board to achieve theAuthority's statutory responsibilities, strategic priorities andoutcomes for the communities of Outback SA.
The position leads complex, high-priority initiatives that haveorganisation-wide or regional significance and providesauthoritative advice on strategy, policy, governance, programs,community development and organisational performance You will hold the following responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and advice to the Director andBoard on matters affecting Outback communities and theAuthority's strategic direction.
- Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and review of strategic plans, policies, programs and initiatives
- Identify emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trendsthat may affect Outback South Australia and provide timelystrategic advice.
- Lead cross-organisational initiatives that requirecoordination across multiple functions, communities orgovernment agencies.
About You:
To be successful in this position, you must be able todemonstrate experience across the following key capabilities:
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build capability,manage performance and create a collaborative and accountableorganisational culture.
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound judgement, managecompeting priorities and make decisions in circumstancesinvolving ambiguity, complexity and limited information.
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership andhigh-level advice on complex issues within a government,statutory authority, regional or similarly complexenvironment.
- Highly developed analytical, conceptual and judgementskills, with demonstrated ability to provide clear,evidence-based advice on complex and sensitive matters tosenior executives, boards or governing bodies.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies,policies, programs and projects that deliver significantorganisational or community outcomes preferably withingovernment and local government organisations focused on rural,remote, or Indigenous issues.
Tertiary qualifications in public policy, management, business,community development, regional development or a related disciplinewill be well regarded.
Special Conditions
Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactoryDepartment of Human Services Criminal History Check or NationalPolice Check prior to employment.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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Manager Strategic Policy in Adelaide employer: I WORK FOR SA
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the safety and efficiency of South Australia's transport network. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment, this role is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.
