The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement.
Opportunity Type: Full-Time
Opportunity Status: Ongoing; Non-Ongoing
Opportunity Employment Type: Specified Term
Opportunity Employment Type Details: For an initial period of up to 12 months
Merit list/pools and how they will be usedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
Assistant Director Engagement, West and SouthThis 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. Working in place, the role is responsible for:
Furthering development and implementation of strategies and projects that will have a positive impact on Closing the Gap targets under the Commonwealth Closing the Gap Implementation Plan.Facilitating engagement, brokering collaboration and building effective partnerships with partners, communities and key internal and external stakeholders.Contributing to strategic plans and leading the development of business cases and project plans for new initiatives.Maintaining an awareness of research, trends, developments and reforms, at both State and National levels, on issues affecting Indigenous people.The key duties of the position include: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:
Strong track record in leadership, staff management, complex problem solving and strategic partnering.Extensive knowledge and understanding of the local context, Indigenous kinship structures, culture and customs and their associated impact on the journey of Indigenous people and their communities.Demonstrated political nous, well-developed critical thinking and ability to draw on evidence to drive innovation, development, implementation and evaluation of policy and programs.Exceptional communication, influencing and interpersonal skills who has demonstrated capability to effectively engage and establish partnerships across a broad range of relevant stakeholders.Motivated individual keen to make a difference and contribute to the NIAA's focus on improving outcomes for First Nations people through partnerships and shared decision making.Mentor, guide and develop team members, including identifying staff learning needs, monitoring and providing feedback on performance and building co-operation within the team to work to common goals.Essential: 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.
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.NotesOngoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months). These roles are 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. The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individual's personal circumstances and preferences.
Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability.
Getting to know the National Indigenous Australians AgencyThe National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly to, and supports the Minister for Indigenous Australians, to implement whole-of-government policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes liaising closely with State and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as intended. The NIAA team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to address their unique needs.
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