Brian Wilson

Experience

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  Housing NSW

  Oct 1995 - Oct 1999

  Manager

  Developed and facilitated engagement strategies and appropriate governance infrastructure to build effective relationships between the Department and local Aboriginal communities. Developed, implemented and evaluated Tied funded programs namely Housing for Aborigines (HFA) targeting Aboriginal public housing and Housing Aboriginal Communities Program (HACP) targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing organisations.Coordinate the auditing and reconciliation of Aboriginal public housing stock Established strong cross agency and cross community networks and program/project partnerships.Led regional liaison with Aboriginal Housing Office and supported Regional Client Service Teams to transition Departmental services and programs to the Aboriginal Housing Office ensuring a relatively trouble free process.Facilitated appropriate case management of Aboriginal people by Client Service TeamsEnabled effective management of public rental housing properties through allocation of limited resources.Facilitated development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Local Housing Strategies.Developed and undertook needs assessment within the regional program development to ensure accurate and responsive advice for inclusion in Annual Business Plan Show less

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  NSW Aboriginal Housing Office

  Oct 1999 - Sept 2008

  Director

  Led the AHO sector reform agenda and service quality improvement processes.Developed policy and practice frameworks (Consultation and Planning, Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Resource Allocation) to ensure continuously improved regional service delivery.Developed regional housing plans across six NSW regions balancing competing community needs/expectations, available financial resources and local political imperatives.Developed and managed the AHO Community Provider Accreditation processDeveloped and managed uptake of monitoring and compliance tools aimed at sector capacity building.Developed and implemented effective intervention and rescue strategies where governance deficiencies have been identified or where community-housing stocks are at risk.Established effective and appropriate accountability and performance monitoring systems to ensure appropriate housing provision.Effective leadership and management of the Regional Services Division including staffing and resource management of staff located across central office and six regional offices.Facilitated cross agency and cross sector partnerships to improve co-ordination for improved housing deliverables and outcomes.Facilitated community engagement in all aspects of Regional Services service and product development, delivery and evaluation.Model work practices that ensure staff balance commitment to quality customer service and personal responsibilities Show less

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  Department of Family and Community Services (NSW)

  Oct 2008 - May 2009

  Manager Aboriginal Employment and Development Team

  Developed and delivered new and innovative policy and practice reform for the employment of Aboriginal people within the Department including drafting the Aboriginal Employment Framework.Rolled out the development of Local Area Commitment of Service Plans to Aboriginal people including the development and delivery of the “Cultural Competency for Managers” program.Reviewed components of the Caseworker Development Course Plus

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  ACT Community Services Directorate

  May 2009 - now

  My responsibilities are:Provide high level and strategic advice on complex issues and policy directions to the Minister and Directorate Executive in relation to housing and homelessness.Undertake high level liaison, negotiation and co-ordination within the Directorate and with other agencies, including the Australian Government, and represent the Directorate at meetings.Develop, research, review, oversee and evaluate strategic policy activities and projects related to organisational goals, operational procedures, policies and planning.Undertake and oversee the preparation of high-level and complex ministerial correspondence and briefings, Cabinet Submissions and strategic documents for the Minister and the Directorate Executive.Provide leadership, influence and direction to staff to ensure compliance with organisational goals and strategic direction, policy and procedures with a focus on achieving quality outcomes for children, young people and families and the Government. Show less The role managed the workflow of the Office within imposed timelines;developed high-level policy and responses to issues of concern to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT;prepare briefs, cabinet submissions, speeches and written reports as required;liaise with various community groups and Government agencies in relation to issues of relevance to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT; andManage the Office administration, including operational and financial reporting procedures. Show less

  • Senior Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, CSD

    Mar 2016 - now

  • Manager Policy and Participation, Housing and Community Services

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

  • Manager, Strategic Policy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Manager Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Acting Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services, Community Services Directorate

    Jun 2011 - May 2012

  • Manager Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs

    May 2009 - Jun 2011