Assistant Director Languages

Assistant Director Languages Executive Level 1 This is an Identified position open to all Australian Citizens.
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 1 Our Journey
AIATSIS has a proud identity as Australia's only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led national cultural institution that celebrates, educates, and inspires people from all walks of life to connect with the rights, knowledge, cultures and stories of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We play a vital role in developing deeper and shared understandings of our Nation's history and future on Australia's truth-telling journey, working towards collective healing.
Our Vision
To create a world in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories are recognised, respected, celebrated and valued.
Our Purpose
We are the only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural institution solely dedicated to telling the story of Australia's First Nations peoples.
We collect, steward and appropriately share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' knowledge through our collection, our leadership in research and our network of collaborations and partnerships by:
Creating opportunities for everyone to encounter, engage with and be transformed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights, knowledge, cultures and stories; Enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural vitality; Shaping our national narrative. Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Act 1989.
AIATSIS is a statutory authority under the Public Service Act 1999 (Cth) and a Corporate Commonwealth entity under the PGPA Act.
AIATSIS employees are employed under the Public Service Act 1999, with terms and conditions of employment as set out in the AIATSIS Enterprise Agreement.
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 2 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LANGUAGES
Vacancy Information
Job Reference 211_09/24
Classification Executive Level 1
No.
of vacancies 1
Salary $110,115 - $120,025
Group Research and Education
Area Languages
Employment Status Ongoing/Non-ongoing
Hours 36.75
Close Date 11.30pm Sunday 13 October 2024
Contact Person Lauren Reed
02 6129 3965
******
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 3 About the Group
The purpose of the Research and Education Group is to define, lead, produce, share and support cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Group supports an annual flagship AIATSIS summit and connects AIATSIS with universities and the wider research sector to coordinate and influence research agendas.
About the Program Area
The AIATSIS Centre for Australian Languages (ACAL) sits within the Research and Education Group and undertakes community-based research and projects with the aim of supporting the active practice and strengthening of Indigenous languages.
This includes projects to support language reawakening through access to archival materials, the documentation of languages supporting the production of materials such as dictionaries and assisting communities in achieving these goals.
Our work is strongly community focused and supports Indigenous control of their languages and associated data.
Role Summary
The Assistant Director will oversee the development and management of projects to support the strengthening of Indigenous Australian languages.
They will manage a small team that will initiate and develop projects, engage with communities and stakeholders, produce and maintain useful resources, hold forums and events, and develop innovative communication and publication outputs and reporting on outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director will contribute to the achievement of AIATSIS goals and objectives as a key member of the Research and Education leadership team.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
strategically manage projects, set priorities, establish work plans, allocate resources, and evaluate project outcomes; provide leadership within the team, contributing to strategic direction and planning as well as supervising, mentoring and coaching others; oversee the provision of secretariat support to committees; communicate effectively to build partnerships and productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and peoples, and with academic, government and community stakeholders; report to AIATSIS governance committees, partner organisations, government departments and other parties on the progress and results of projects; take responsibility for a range of project outputs, including submissions, conference papers, and alternative modes of communicating research and information; supervise and manage staff, building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities. AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 4 Cultural capability - essential
Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to understand the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills.
The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:
understands Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering; understands the current issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with regard to Indigenous languages and the historical context of these issues; has the ability to communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, clients and colleagues; has the capability to privilege Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices, experiences and perspectives in their work. Skills, knowledge and personal attributes
To be successful in this role, you will have well developed stakeholder engagement skills, and have an interest in sharing the story of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia.
You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes:
demonstrated ability to provide leadership, build partnerships, and develop productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and peoples; proven ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with academic, government, and community stakeholders; proven ability to strategically manage complex projects, set priorities, establish work plans, allocate resources and evaluate project outcomes, and contribute to team planning, decisions and development; strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, inspire and motivate staff, as well as building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities; experience communicating with influence, in writing and verbally, in order to advise, liaise and effectively and respectfully negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; demonstrated ability to undertake research and provide analysis, guidance and briefing and reporting on complex matters as well as the ability to develop internal processes and procedures; suitable qualifications such as a postgraduate qualification or currently completing a postgraduate degree or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and/or work experience in research and/or research management. To meet the technical requirements of the role you will have:
ability to manage a team to deliver quality, impactful projects, and communicate results effectively and innovatively; ability to provide leadership within a team, including supervising and mentoring others; a strong interest in Australian Indigenous languages and/or a willingness to learn; ability to communicate comfortably and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels; excellent organisational skills and the ability to participate in a diverse work program with competing priorities; high level written communication skills; ability to identify innovations and ideas in your work and contribute to team planning and decisions. Specialist skills in the following would be highly regarded:
linguistics; language teaching and/or resource development; language work, including management of language programs; ability to travel to coordinate on-country co-design workshops for the National Indigenous Languages Survey. 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; 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; 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; Paid leave during end of year shutdown; Flexible working conditions. Who to contact
For enquiries about this job please contact Lauren Reed, 02 6129 3965, ******
If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application, please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team ******
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 6 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).
Closing Date 11.30pm (AEDST) on Sunday 13 October 2024.
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and skills, knowledge and personal attributes (no more than 750 words) 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.
Please provide 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 opportunity.
Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provide examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of the key areas or points.
You should focus on how your experience, achievements and capabilities 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 applying for jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website:
http://www.apsc.gov.au/working-in-the-aps/applying-for-jobs-in-the-aps
Identified positions
Identified positions are roles that require people to understand the issues affecting Indigenous Australians and a proven ability to communicate sensitively with them.
These requirements are generally for jobs that involve providing services or developing policies for Indigenous Australians, and/or direct interaction with Indigenous communities.
Identified positions are crucial in ensuring that the APS has the right people working on initiatives to improve the delivery of services and close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians and are open to all Australian citizens.
At AIATSIS all positions are Identified positions where candidates are required to demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their cultures, and their issues and to be able to communicate respectfully with them.
You must provide the name and contact details of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander referee.
This referee will be contacted to determine your cultural capability.
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 7 What is Cultural Capability?

As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements of involvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part of AIATSIS core functions.
AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skills and 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 of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues that enable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role.
To assist you in determining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies.
AIATSIS Application Pack EL1 Assistant Director Languages | 8


#J-18808-Ljbffr