Our client, a large federal government organisation based in Canberra, is seeking Engagement Officers to join their team. An opportunity to be part of a significant project that will have a substantial impact on the Australian community. As an Engagement Officer, you will be working in a highly collaborative manner, supporting Assistant Directors (located in state and territory offices). What you'll do: As an APS5/6 Engagement Officer you will be working in a highly collaborative manner, supporting Assistant Directors (located in state and territory offices) to engage with stakeholders to realise maximum benefits for Indigenous Australians. This will involve travelling, sometimes to remote localities. Work in this area can include liaising with partners to arrange meetings at the community level to: Understand local challenges to electoral participation. Deliver voter education sessions and enrolment activities. Identify and assist candidates to apply for temporary election polling positions. Obtain relevant approvals to enter community for engagement activities and ensure local protocols are followed. Regular duties will include: Take the lead in engaging Community Participation Officers, casually employed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff who conduct engagement work in and around their community, mostly in-language. Develop and actively manage key internal and complex external relationships, including collaborating with key stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation, in addition to representing and explaining agency views in various forums. Provide high quality and timely advice internally on business processes, specifically as they relate to Indigenous outcomes. Make and communicate decisions using professional judgement, evaluating risks in the context of a complex and changing environment. Contribute to evaluation activities and support other continual improvement activities based on Quality Management Systems. Be a strong contributor to the positive team culture to ensure high quality outputs. Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time to time. What you bring: Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor messages and information for a variety of audiences of varying seniority. Organised, with strong ability to contribute to activities, including attention to detail and delivering results. Ability to identify problems and work to resolve them. A strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results. An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. You have relevant qualifications in Indigenous studies or community engagement/education. You know about, or can quickly learn about legislation and programs and policies. What sets this company apart: This is an exciting opportunity to join a large federal government organisation based in Canberra. The organisation prides itself on its commitment to service design and human-centred outcomes. They offer long-term positions with opportunities for growth and development. Working here, you will be part of a high-performing team and have the chance to contribute to a large-scale project that will significantly impact the Australian community. What's next: Ready to make a significant impact? Apply Today by clicking on the link. Please note that candidates will need to be an Australian Citizen and complete a national police check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Talin Thomson on for a confidential discussion. About the job Contract Type: TEMPORARY Specialism: Government Focus: Service Delivery – Customer Advice and Support Industry: Public Sector and Government Salary: AUD55 - AUD68 per hour Workplace Type: On-site Experience Level: Mid Management Location: Canberra Job Reference: AEC11 Date posted: 6 September 2024 Consultant: Talin Thomson#J-18808-Ljbffr
