Assistant Director Indigenous Country & Policy (Affirmative Measures)

Country & PolicyThis is an Affirmative Measures opportunityThis position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for thetargeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. Thevacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of thisemployment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1)of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
Who we areWe are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history,cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house theworld's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material, andwe provide leadership, publish, and promote greater understanding and appreciation ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We create opportunities for people the worldover to engage with and be transformed by the knowledge, the culture, and the story ofAustralia's Indigenous peoples. We are Australia's national institution for leadership inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.
What we doWe care for a priceless collection, including films, photographs, video, and audio recordingsas well as the world's largest collection of printed and other resource materials forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. We undertake and encourage scholarly,ethical, community-based research in a variety of sectors, including health, native title,languages, and education. Our publishing house, Aboriginal Studies Press, regularlypublishes outstanding writing that promotes Australian Indigenous cultures.Our activities affirm and raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
These functions are to:• provide access to a national collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture and heritage.• use that national collection to strengthen and promote knowledge and
understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.• provide leadership in the fields of:
? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research; and? activities relating to collections associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples; and use (including use for research) of that nationalcollection and other collections containing Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander culture and heritage.
• lead and promote collaborations and partnerships among the academic,research, non-government, business and government sectors andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in support of the otherfunctions of the Institute.
• provide advice to the Commonwealth on the situation and status of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
We are an Australian Government statutory authority. The Minister responsible for AIATSIS isthe Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INDIGENOUS COUNTRY &POLICY
Vacancy Information
Job Reference 132_06/24
Classification Executive Level 1
No. of vacancies 1
Salary $110,115 - $120,025
Group Research and Education
Employment Status Ongoing
Hours Full Time
02 6129 3936
About the GroupThe purpose of the Research and Education Group (REG) is to define, lead, produce, share andsupport cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
About the Program AreaThe Indigenous Country and Policy (ICP) Program sits within the Research and EducationGroup. The ICP team has the lead in developing and coordinating a new national report on thesituation and status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage. As amultistage project, the Situation and Status of Indigenous Cultures and Heritage (SSICH) is acomplex project that aims to provide a comprehensive and dynamic insight into the vitality ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This project is being developed with the view toenable more effective policy making for advancing and supporting Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people's cultural aspirations through providing publicly available advice on the statusand outcomes of the state of Indigenous culture and heritage.
About the RoleUnder legislation, the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies(AIATSIS) is responsible for providing "advice to the Commonwealth on the Situation andStatus of Indigenous Culture and Heritage (SSICH)". The Assistant Director will be instrumentalin the creation of this report and supporting body of work. This position reports to the Director,Research Policy, and Ethics.Key responsibilities of the role include:
• lead a small team to develop and implement a framework for the delivery of the SSICH.• manage program governance.• establish a panel of experts to oversee the development and finalisation of the SSICH.• provide reports on program deliverables to senior management and Council as required.• manage ongoing engagement with staff, vendors, and other program stakeholders.• work closely with all areas of AIATSIS, particularly the Research and Education Group.
This EL1 role is in an important leadership position in the stewardship of the SSICH. As such, itincorporates aspects from each of the Knowing, Doing and Being sections of the CulturalCapabilities Framework.
• understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and theoutcomes the agency is responsible for delivering. (Knowing)
• works in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples toachieve shared outcomes. (Doing)
• communicates respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders,clients, and colleagues. (Doing)
• has an authentic and respectful interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture,policy, and implementation matters. (Being)

The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
• proven ability to sensitively engage with, and demonstrate an understanding of, clientswho are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, including understanding IndigenousCultural and Intellectual Property Rights and the interests of Indigenous peoples.
• demonstrated experience in project management including delivery of project objectivesand drafting and maintaining project documentation.
• strong liaison, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to buildrelationships across a range of professional and disciplinary areas.
• demonstrated ability to manage change, competing priorities and strategic directions,with the ability to deliver high quality projects and outcomes.
• ability to deal with uncertainty positively and flexibly.
What we offer
We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and canattend to your family commitments. That is why we offer,
Great salary conditions, ability to negotiate individual flexible salary arrangements.
15.4% Superannuation
Competitive leave entitlements, including 20 days annual leave, 18 days personal leave,Cultural, ceremonial and NAIDOC leave, up to 18 weeks parental leave, and the ability to
Paid leave during end of year shutdown
Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu
For eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, toundertake relevant accredited study.
Flexible working conditions
Who to contactFor enquiries about this job please contact Lori Richardson, 02 6129 3936,
If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application,please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team ******
mailto:****** How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Apply
through our online recruitment system (eRecruit)
Closing Date 11.30pm (AEDST) on Sunday 30 June 2024
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and our idealcandidate (no more than 750 words) sections, in your response. Provide a succinct summaryoutlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have thecultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role. Pleaseprovide examples which demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Your cultural competency will carry more weight than other factors in the assessment.These requirements are based on the information provided to you as part of the job
Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provideexamples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of thekey areas or points. You should focus on how your experience, achievements andcapabilities will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of the role(s).
Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.
If you need assistance developing your response, you may want to refer to the applyingfor jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website:
Affirmative Measures positionsJobs in the APS are open to all Australian citizens. There are some jobs, though, that are openonly to specific members of the Australian population. This practice is known as an Affirmativemeasure and is a targeted strategy to ensure the diversity of the APS workforce reflects thediversity of the Australian population.Any job can be restricted to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only, and it doesn'tnecessarily have to involve working on Indigenous issues. If a position has been advertised asan Affirmative measure, it will be clearly marked as such.The use of the Indigenous Affirmative Measures provision at AIATSIS allows for targetedrecruitment of Indigenous Australians into the organisation. If you are applying for anAffirmative Measures position, you will need to indicate your Aboriginal and/or Torres StraitIslander heritage on our application form and provide confirmation if required.

What is Cultural Capability?As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements ofinvolvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part ofAIATSIS core functions. AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skillsand personal attributes needed to deliver the required outcomes.Every part of how we work, who we work with and for, requires varying levels of knowledge ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues thatenable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role. To assist you indetermining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies

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