Director Indigenous Research

This is an Identified position

Who we areWe are Australia's only national institution focused exclusively on the diverse history,cultures, and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. We house theworld's most important and extensive collection of cultural information and material, andwe provide leadership, publish, and promote greater understanding and appreciation ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We create opportunities for people the worldover to engage with and be transformed by the knowledge, the culture, and the story ofAustralia's Indigenous peoples. We are Australia's national institution for leadership inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.
What we doWe care for a priceless collection, including films, photographs, video, and audio recordingsas well as the world's largest collection of printed and other resource materials forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. We undertake and encourage scholarly,ethical, community-based research in a variety of sectors, including health, native title,languages, and education. Our publishing house, Aboriginal Studies Press, regularlypublishes outstanding writing that promotes Australian Indigenous cultures.Our activities affirm and raise awareness of the richness and diversity of Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultures and histories.
Our functions are established under the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
These functions are to:• provide access to a national collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
culture and heritage.• use that national collection to strengthen and promote knowledge and
understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.• provide leadership in the fields of:
? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research; and? activities relating to collections associated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples; and use (including use for research) of that nationalcollection and other collections containing Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander culture and heritage.
• lead and promote collaborations and partnerships among the academic,research, non-government, business and government sectors andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in support of the otherfunctions of the Institute.
• provide advice to the Commonwealth on the situation and status of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.
We are an Australian Government statutory authority. The Minister responsible for AIATSIS isthe Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians.

DIRECTOR INDIGENOUS RESEARCH
Vacancy Information
Job Reference 127_06/24
Classification Executive Level 2
No. of vacancies 1
Salary $127,226 - $138,677
Group Research and Education
Area Indigenous Country and Policy
Employment Status Ongoing/non-ongoing
Hours Full Time
Contact Person John Gibbs02 6246 1157

About the GroupThe purpose of the Research and Education Group (REG) is to define, lead, produce, share andsupport cutting edge research and learning by, with, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
About the Program AreaThe team sits within the Research and Education Group and has the lead in developing anational report on the situation and status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures andheritage. As a multistage project, the Situation and Status of Indigenous Cultures and Heritagereport (SSICH) is a complex project that aims to provide a comprehensive and dynamic insightinto the vitality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This project is being developedwith the view to enable more effective policy making for advancing and supporting Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander people's cultural aspirations through providing publicly availableadvice on the status and outcomes of the state of Indigenous culture and heritage.
About the RoleWe are seeking a high performing and talented Director to lead the team. As Director you willwork collaboratively across AIATSIS to strategically shape AIATSIS' culture and future direction,including managing the biennial delivery of the Situation and Status of Indigenous Cultures andHeritage report (SSICH). You will be responsible for leading a small team to design andundertake a program of cutting-edge research and deliver on outcomes. The key duties of therole include:
• leading the development of a new national report on the situation and status ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage.
• developing and managing relationships with stakeholders, including the universitysector, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and peak bodies, and othercultural institutions.
• overseeing the operations of the AIATSIS Indigenous Knowledge Exchange Platformknow as Yumi Sabe and its continued development.
• providing expert advice and coordinating the review, contribution and production ofhigh-quality research and cultural publications and resources for a range of audiences toa high standard.
• providing complex written reports, submissions and correspondence as well asdeveloping and managing the program workplan, budget and reporting functions.
• representing AIATSIS at various forums and events.

All roles at AIATSIS require a high level of cultural capability and critical self-reflexivity thatincludes:• an understanding of the AIATSIS vision to create a world in which Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander people's knowledge and cultures are recognised, respected, celebratedand valued.
• an informed, authentic, and respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures and societies, including ethical research and policy matters related tothe lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• the capability to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' voices,experiences, and perspectives in all of our work.
The ideal candidate will come with the skills, experience and attributes shown below:
• proven ability to shape strategic thinking, provide critical advice, and solve complexissues.
• demonstrated experience providing high level expert advice on professional, technical,and administrative matters, including on culture and heritage.
• previous experience producing complex written documents including strategic andbusiness plans, program report, reports, briefs, submissions, and operational reports.
• demonstrated ability to cultivate and nurture productive working relationships withinternal and external stakeholders.
• proven ability to communicate with influence including strong interpersonal, negotiation,liaison, and collaborative skills.
• demonstrated ability to lead, contribute to, or present at, various network andstakeholder meetings, forums, and conferences.
• experience leading and inspiring teams through exceptional people management,resilience, and capability to manage competing priorities, including a commitment toachieving results and seeing projects through to completion.
• a strong understanding of Indigenous culture and heritage policy and substantialqualifications and/or work experience in an area relevant to the work of the ICP team.

What we offer
We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and canattend 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
Paid leave during end of year shutdown
Health benefits including, reimbursements for health promotion activities, eye health and flu
For eligible employees, generous study leave, course fee and materials assistance, toundertake relevant accredited study.
Flexible working conditions
Who to contactFor enquiries about this job please contact John Gibbs, 02 6246 1157,
If you are experiencing any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application,please contact the AIATSIS Recruitment Team ******
How to applyIf 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 30 June 2024
You will need to address both the Cultural Capability (no more than 500 words) and our idealcandidate (no more than 750 words) sections, in your response. Provide a succinct summaryoutlining why you are interested in this position and why you believe that you have thecultural capability, skills, knowledge, and experience to be considered for this role. Pleaseprovide 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
Do not simply state that you meet the requirements - it is essential that you provideexamples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet each of thekey areas or points. You should focus on how your experience, achievements andcapabilities will enable you to successfully undertake the responsibilities of the role(s).
mailto:****** Applicants are also required to submit a current CV/resume.
If you need assistance developing your response, you may want to refer to the applyingfor jobs on the Australian Public Service Commission website:
Identified positionsIdentified positions are roles that require people to understand the issues affecting IndigenousAustralians and a proven ability to communicate sensitively with them. These requirementsare generally for jobs that involve providing services or developing policies for IndigenousAustralians, and/or direct interaction with Indigenous communities.
Identified positions are crucial in ensuring that the APS has the right people working oninitiatives to improve the delivery of services and close the gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous Australians and are open to all Australian citizens.
At AIATSIS all positions are Identified positions where candidates are required to demonstratean understanding of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, theircultures, 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 Islanderreferee. This referee will be contacted to determine your cultural capability.
What is Cultural Capability?As all positions at AIATSIS are 'Identified' each position will have various elements ofinvolvement with the delivery of Indigenous specific services, programs, and policies as part ofAIATSIS core functions. AIATSIS therefore needs to also identify the cultural knowledge; skillsand 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 ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and an understanding of issues thatenable effective communication and ultimately effective performance in the role. To assist you indetermining the required cultural capabilities of this role, you can refer to the Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander Cultural Capability – A Framework for Commonwealth Agencies

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