EL1 Assistant Director, First Nations Engagement in International Climate
Identified position
– This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) supports and delivers on the Government's climate change and energy agenda and protect Australia's environment and water resources. This includes delivering opportunities to accelerate efforts through supporting international meetings and conferences. The International Climate and Energy Division is responsible for international climate policies, programs, engagement and negotiations. We represent Australia's climate change response in international fora, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in bilateral partnerships. We work with key partners, across the region and around the world, to advance the Government's climate priorities to help meet Australia's emissions reduction targets.
Australia is bidding to host the UNFCCC's 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026. This new team will drive work on First Nations engagement across the UNFCCC and will support the development of First Nations-led engagement strategies, mechanisms and products. Some of this work will be in the context of the COP31 bid, but most will be more broadly applicable to our division's broader engagements and partnerships with First Nations people and communities.
Our ideal candidate should possess and demonstrate strong cultural competency and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with First Nations peoples and peak bodies, a background in or strong understanding of climate change and energy transition, and experience working in a small team within a dynamic and collaborative work environment. They should also demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgement with an innovative approach to improve policy, practice, service delivery and workplace performance. Experience in design and delivery of stakeholder engagement plans would be highly beneficial, as would administrative, procurement, and/or project management experience.
We value candidates who show a commitment to learning about and honouring First Nations cultures, histories, and perspectives. This commitment should be reflected in an ongoing cultural learning journey, where candidates actively engage in continuous learning and reflection to deepen their understanding of First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing.
The Job
Identified position
– This position is an 'Identified' position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) supports and delivers on the Government's climate change and energy agenda and protect Australia's environment and water resources. This includes delivering opportunities to accelerate efforts through supporting international meetings and conferences. The International Climate and Energy Division is responsible for international climate policies, programs, engagement and negotiations. We represent Australia's climate change response in international fora, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and in bilateral partnerships. We work with key partners, across the region and around the world, to advance the Government's climate priorities to help meet Australia's emissions reduction targets.
Australia is bidding to host the UNFCCC's 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026. This new team will drive work on First Nations engagement across the UNFCCC and will support the development of First Nations-led engagement strategies, mechanisms and products. Some of this work will be in the context of the COP31 bid, but most will be more broadly applicable to our division's broader engagements and partnerships with First Nations people and communities.
Our ideal candidate should possess and demonstrate strong cultural competency and the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with First Nations peoples and peak bodies, a background in or strong understanding of climate change and energy transition, and experience working in a small team within a dynamic and collaborative work environment. They should also demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgement with an innovative approach to improve policy, practice, service delivery and workplace performance. Experience in design and delivery of stakeholder engagement plans would be highly beneficial, as would administrative, procurement, and/or project management experience.
We value candidates who show a commitment to learning about and honouring First Nations cultures, histories, and perspectives. This commitment should be reflected in an ongoing cultural learning journey, where candidates actively engage in continuous learning and reflection to deepen their understanding of First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing.
The Job
The role will:
What we are looking for
Knowledge and experience
Skills and capabilities
Eligibility and other requirements
Citizenship
- To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
Security Clearance
- This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
For additional information, please read the Job Description below.
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