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.
Policy Officer/Senior Policy Officer, Social Policy Group Darwin NT, Various locations - NSW, Various locations - NT, Various locations - QLD, Various locations - SA, Various locations - TAS, Various locations - VIC, Various locations - WA, Woden ACT.
The Housing and Infrastructure Branch is seeking APS 5 Policy Officers and APS 6 Senior Policy Officers to fill ongoing and non-ongoing roles. The advertised positions are based in Woden, ACT and Darwin NT; however, other NIAA office locations may be considered.
The Housing and Infrastructure Branch is a small branch with an inclusive, welcoming corporate culture. It provides opportunities for motivated individuals to contribute to key government priorities, developing and implementing policy in housing and essential services. We have a strong, inclusive and supportive workplace culture, in which we genuinely value our people and in which staff diversity, wellbeing and cultural safety are embraced.
We work closely with all areas of the NIAA, including across our vast regional network. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. There are a number of existing and expected vacancies in the Housing and Infrastructure Branch across the following sections:
The key duties of the position include: Our ideal candidates are team-oriented, outcomes-focused, self-motivated and resilient. We work individually and as a team. The successful candidates need to be able to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
To be successful in the role at the APS 5 level you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
strong written and verbal communication skills ability to draft briefs, reports, correspondence and other communication materials perform evidence-based research and analysis initiate and maintain stakeholder relationships, collaborate and facilitate cooperation to achieve positive outcomes contribute new ideas and innovation to improve operations, policies and programs deliver work that supports First Nations Peoples and communities display self-awareness, cultural capability and foster respect and inclusion in the workplace commitment to continue to develop cultural competency in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples promote and demonstrate the APS values, code of conduct, and the NIAA values and behaviours. In addition to the above, APS 6 applicants will also display the following:
prepare written communication materials with limited guidance lead and manage and complete projects and work deliverables and be proactive in identifying issues and contributing to their resolution identify and implement business improvement activities always with consideration of risk contribute to the Agency's strategies and reform initiatives, including helping others connect how your work aligns to Agency plans and objectives research, critically analyse and respond to technical enquiries and policy matters leverage the expertise of others to assist in high quality responses and resolution manage and lead a small team and/or mentor and support junior staff demonstrate capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency. You'll need to be an Australian Citizen to work for NIAA.
You'll need to agree to pre-employment screening checks to work for NIAA. This role also requires a Baseline Vetting (Protected) Security clearance. We may also conduct further integrity checks during the course of your employment.
Notes 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:
Getting to know the National Indigenous Australians Agency The 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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