Join one of the leaders in employment of First Nations Australians in the APS and make a difference.
As the Director of Indigenous Employment Strategies in Services Australia (the agency), you will drive the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives aligned to the Australian Government's commitment to achieving positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Director leads the Indigenous Employment Strategies team who implement a broad range of human resources initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff attraction, retention, career development and build the cultural capability of the agency.
Your Responsibilities: Driving the design and architecture for a range of agency employment strategies, programs and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Applying a human-centred approach to research, analyse, identify trends, and recommend solutions to optimise and improve the delivery of Indigenous employment strategies through innovation, process improvement and technology.
Implementing a broad range of human resources programs and initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and evaluate the impact of implemented strategies and initiatives on agency results.
Providing strategic specialist advice on Indigenous employment strategies that influence strategic direction.
Overseeing, reviewing and advising on a range of written material including business cases, ministerial and agency briefs, and corporate documentation.
Negotiating, engaging, and managing relationships with key stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes.
Engaging and collaborating with other agencies and external organisations to identify opportunities and best practice initiatives to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Overseeing the operations of the team including anticipating and establishing priorities, managing performance and outcomes, resources, and workflows.
Additionally, lead and inspire staff through coaching, capability development, performance management and a culturally safe working environment.
Well-developed understanding of issues and challenges affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, community structure and governance arrangements.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Solid understanding of a broad range of human resources functions including recruitment, retention, HR support, career development and capability building.
Solid understanding of the agency's vision and transformation direction, and ability to align work priorities to deliver outcomes.
Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the work area.
Ability to foster a culture that values and acknowledges the strengths and contributions of staff, and inspire and enable others to achieve their full potential.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively and sensitively and adapt communication style to suit a variety of audiences.
Make decisions based on exceptional professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of the work environment.
These positions are only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Eligibility: You are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian descent.
You identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian or both.
You are accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian.
You can confirm your heritage with either a letter from an Indigenous organisation or Community Elder, or an appropriate statutory declaration.
Further information relating to providing your confirmation of heritage documentation is available here.
Identified Position: These positions are identified, in which some or all of the duties involve the development of policy or programs relating to Australian Indigenous people, and/or involve interaction with Indigenous communities, including service delivery.
In order to perform these duties effectively, occupants need to have an understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with them.
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