Engagement Director, Top End Tiwi IslandsWe're excited to announce the opportunity for an Engagement Director within our Top End Tiwi Islands team. This is your chance to collaborate with communities across the vibrant and diverse Top End, Northern Territory.As an Engagement Director in our Top End Tiwi Islands team, you'll have the unique opportunity to:Work directly with communities, including key senior leaders and local service providers.Drive outcomes that align with the aspirations of communities and lead staff to deliver the NIAA's work program within the Agency's Key Performance Measures and quality indicators.Research, analyze, and develop community activities, procedures, or programs, informing their policy, requiring a detailed analysis of diverse data and views where there are a range of viable options.Exhibit excellent stakeholder engagement skills, effectively managing relationships with internal and external partners, individuals, and service providers to promote the NIAA's business objectives through key strategic relationships.Create a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture, and how it influences the workplace, is understood.Guide the implementation of culturally appropriate strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate is a leader with a strong focus on one of the sub-regions of the Top End and Tiwi Islands region and can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:Builds a culture that aligns with NIAA Values and Behaviours.Leads and provides support to a team to deliver the work programs of a subregion within the Top End and Tiwi Islands region, including stakeholder visits.Supports budget, business, risk, and quality assurance planning processes using the appropriate NIAA Frameworks.Maintains and influences strong stakeholder partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, including First Nations peoples, community partners, businesses, and organizations, and manages stakeholder expectations of the NIAA work program, priorities, and program changes, giving particular consideration to local and cultural sensitivities.Represents and negotiates on behalf of the NIAA to advance the Agency's interests in cross-agency forums. Liaises with wider government agencies using a portfolio management approach to discussion and negotiation to ensure that wider Whole of Government priorities are achieved.Provides a strategic level of specialist, professional, and/or technical expertise and advice to the NIAA Executive, leveraging the expert skills and knowledge of staff.Communicates effectively and makes decisions that may have significant impact on the day-to-day operation of the branch and other parts of the Agency; and/or a direct and significant impact on the outcome of a program or major project for the Agency.What We Offer:We have exciting work with real purpose. We support the aspirations of First Nations Peoples—it's our driving force. Our work is transformational; you can follow your passion, shape your career, and make a difference.We value our employees —they're the heart of our Agency. Employees are supported and empowered to build their career. We are a diverse, inclusive, and passionate workforce with an emphasis on continuous cultural learning and tailored professional development.Our work relies on strong and trusted relationships — we build partnerships by being authentic, sharing information, and giving honest feedback. We collaborate with communities across Australia, all levels of government, and many other invested stakeholders.To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.How to apply:If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by 11:30pm 27 November 2024 AEDT.
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