The 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
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Assistant Director, Reform and Reconciliation Section, Transformation Management OfficeVarious locations - NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, Woden ACT
This role will provide strategic support to the Reform and Reconciliation section to drive a number of key initiatives the team is responsible for, including the development of a strategy to drive, embed and evaluate PR3 (Closing the Gap, Priority Reform 3) across the Commonwealth Public Service. The role will also take a lead project management role to ensure the success of a number of complex interdependent projects, while providing strategic support to the Indigenous Champions Network (ICN), including the identification and mitigation of risks associated with these projects, along with:
demonstrating strong leadership to achieve branch outcomes and the NIAA's broader strategic directionsdeveloping productive working relationships with stakeholders both internal and external (e.g. APSC) to work in partnership to progress key initiatives such as evaluating and providing strategic guidance around the development of the Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy (CATSIWS)championing the principles of the Agency's transformation journey - to enhance our work of partnership in place, influence across Government and ensure our investments support real change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.The key duties of the position include:Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
contribute to a culture that aligns with NIAA values and is dedicated to achieving quality program outcomesestablish and maintain key strategic internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve shared outcomes and goalsinfluence and manage outcomes and team performance including through modelling positive behaviours and promoting a climate of change and continuous improvementwell-developed writing and analytical skills including the ability to communicate through a variety of written forms including research papers, internal briefings and agenda paperscapacity to develop an understanding of the complex social policy issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a strong commitment to ongoing cultural capability developmentdemonstrate an understanding and interest in further developing expertise in CTG Priority Reforms.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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