Assistant Director Indigenous Country & Policy (Affirmative Measures)Assistant Director Indigenous Country & Policy (Affirmative Measures) Australian Institute of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies
Full time
$110,115 - $120,025 + 15.4% superannuation
About the Role
Under legislation, the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is responsible for providing "advice to the Commonwealth on the Situation and Status of Indigenous Culture and Heritage (SSICH)". The Assistant Director will be instrumental in 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.Cultural Capability
This EL1 role is in an important leadership position in the stewardship of the SSICH. As such, it incorporates aspects from each of the Knowing, Doing and Being sections of the Cultural Capabilities Framework.
understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering. (Knowing)works in genuine partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve 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) Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
proven ability to sensitively engage with, and demonstrate an understanding of, clients who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, including understanding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights and the interests of Indigenous peoples.demonstrated experience in project management including delivery of project objectives and drafting and maintaining project documentation.strong liaison, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships 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 can attend 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 purchase extra leave.
Paid leave during end of year shutdown
Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu vaccinations.
For eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, to undertake relevant accredited study.
This is an 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. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
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