About the Department & Roles On 5 August 2021, the Australian Government announced an investment of $378.6 million over five years for a Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme to help the Stolen Generations heal the trauma from being forcibly removed from their family. The Scheme requires a group of Independent Assessors who will individually consider the applications for redress, using the Scheme's guidelines to determine when an applicant is eligible, make determinations to the Delegate regarding eligibility, conduct reviews as required and, as a group, ensure outcomes are as consistent as possible. Scheme staff will assist the Independent Assessors to ensure they have the best available information to make an informed determination. Key Duties Consider whether applicants are eligible for redress under the eligibility criteria. Use sound and objective judgement to understand the circumstances of each case and apply the internal assessment guidelines. Make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions in complex situations that have a significant impact on applicants. Conduct internal reviews of decisions as required. Escalate sensitive and/or complex cases as required. Essential Attributes / Skills / Experience Demonstrated significant experience at senior levels working across community and/or government sector/s in areas like case management, health and wellbeing including intergenerational trauma, family services, disability, social welfare, criminal justice and aged care. Demonstrated cultural competency, specifically in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. Demonstrated initiative, be self-motivated, flexible, responsive and solutions-focused. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable with a changing working environment. Availability to work on an ad-hoc/casual basis noting the Scheme will be on hold four weeks of every year for Christmas, Easter and assorted public holidays. Mandatory Requirements A commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Demonstrated understanding of the impact of colonisation and forced removals on Indigenous social and emotional well-being. Significant experience in communicating sensitively and respectfully, to be able to provide a service to Aboriginal people who have been affected by these past experiences. Demonstrated high level of cultural capability or the ability to develop understanding the cultural context and the impacts of past events, policies and programs. Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain it. Have a home/business office to work from with stable internet connection that has sufficient broadband to video conference. Potential Independent Assessors must provide full disclosure of any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest, personal and/or professional, both prior to being appointed and at any time afterwards. This is to ensure fairness, transparency and public trust in the Scheme. Be fully COVID-19 vaccinated for instances of needing to travel: In order to minimise the risks of the spread of COVID-19 to our stakeholders and communities, and to minimise risks to the Independent Assessors, the NIAA requires full vaccination for official travel. NIAA recognises that travelling often adds additional risk of exposure and wants to minimise that risk as much as possible. Contract Details EL2 Ongoing contracts, approximately 12 hours per fortnight. Located Nationally. $100 per hour. Please reach out to Marisa Conlon for a detailed position description, How to Apply Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at for further information on the role. Please submit applications in Word format only by 10am, 15 th November 2024. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia. Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia. FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.