Assistant Director Acquisitions, Registration And Cultural Gifts (Affirmative Measures)

AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Acquisitions, Registration & Cultural Gifts Affirmative Measures Opportunity This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Who We Are We are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history, cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house the world's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material, and we provide leadership, publish, and promote greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role The Assistant Director, Acquisitions, Registration and Cultural Gifts is a key leadership position within the Collection Development and Care program and works collaboratively with others to grow and care for the AIATSIS collection. The preferred candidate will be able to think strategically and support colleagues, be solution focused, show initiative, practice sound judgement and decision making, and have a positive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities Managing and leading the operation of the unit, including detailed administration and reporting. Taking responsibility for the performance and outputs of the unit. Working collaboratively with unit staff and peers, leading projects to successful outcomes. Providing leadership and developing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Researching, developing and implementing collection-related policies and strategies. Providing high-level expert advice on professional, technical and administrative matters. Working effectively at the Executive level of the Australian Public Service. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural capability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have an authentic interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, policy, and implementation matters.
What We Offer We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance. That is why we offer:
Great salary conditions 15.4% Superannuation Competitive leave entitlements Flexible working conditions How to Apply If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply through our online recruitment system (eRecruit).
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability and our ideal candidate sections in your response. Provide a succinct summary outlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have the cultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role.
Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.
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