Assistant Director Engagement, West and South - Affirmative Measures IndigenousEmployment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)Classification: EL 1This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate. Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years. A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment; however, this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.Flexible Work: Flexible working arrangements will be considered.The Opportunity: This position offers the unique opportunity to work in locations within the NIAA South Australia region to assist, lead and shape the relationships with key partners in Indigenous communities, the Commonwealth, State Governments, and private enterprise to positively influence improved Closing the Gap outcomes. The role works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction of the Director and has a key responsibility to manage, support and develop staff within their team. You will be part of a regional team and report directly to the Director providing support, leadership, and advice. This regional and place-based focus is at the core of our work and this position requires a strong level of engagement.Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated leader who can deliver on the wide-ranging demands of the role with the ability to successfully manage competing and changing priorities. If you feel you demonstrate the below, we welcome the opportunity to hear from you:Must have a current motor vehicle driver's license and be able to undertake intra and interstate travel.In our Operating Environment across NIAA, staff work closely with community members and develop intimate understandings of the regional and local needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.Identified Position/Affirmative Measure Position: The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.Eligibility: To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.Security Clearance Required: Baseline Vetting (Protected)Contact Officer: Donna Robb on 0456 528 492 or ****** Note: This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one-page pitch and resume.
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