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
Assistant Director, Engagement South Queensland Region Rockhampton QLD
The NIAA has an exciting and unique opportunity for an EL1, Assistant Director in Rockhampton. This role will work in close partnership with First Nations people and communities throughout Central Queensland to positively influence improved Closing the Gap outcomes. This job will lead and shape relationships with key partners in Indigenous communities, the Commonwealth, State Governments, and private enterprise to deliver Government priorities aligned to community aspirations. This role will have a sharp focus on supporting the economic empowerment of First Nations communities through programs and initiatives across south Queensland.
As Assistant Director Engagement, you will be part of a sub-regional team reporting directly to the Director Engagement providing support, leadership, and advice. Assistant Engagement Directors are responsible for:
Working with Engagement Officers to achieve the objectives identified above Driving the implementation of place-based solutions, through close engagement with key partners, stakeholders, and internal colleagues Developing effective strategic partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders including First Nations peoples, community partners, business, and organisations Managing stakeholder expectations of the NIAA work program, priorities, and program change, considering local and cultural sensitivities and stakeholder business imperatives Leading and supporting employee performance and contribution to regional results Providing strategic advice and specialist expertise across a broad range of activities including economic empowerment, community engagement, service delivery, policy development, and culture. All NIAA staff promote a healthy and safe workplace environment and model ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.
The ability to travel, including overnight stays, is required and therefore a current Drivers License is essential. Interviews for this role will be conducted in early January 2025.
The key duties of the position include: We are seeking a results-oriented person who possesses strong skills in economic development, engagement, communication, and administration. Our ideal candidate will be an enabler of empowerment and self-determination by leveraging economic opportunities. You will utilise your skills in collaboration and engagement to marshal professional expertise from across Government, Private Sector, and Academia to deliver outcomes.
We're looking for an energetic, flexible, and motivated individual to join an inclusive, supportive, high-performing team culture. You will work as part of a team with the support and broad direction of Senior staff.
Our ideal candidates will have:
High level of cultural awareness and demonstrated cultural capability including a respect for diversity and ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Proven experience working on economic development programs and initiatives and an understanding of economic empowerment Well-developed analytical and research skills to provide evidence-based advice Strong writing skills to deliver briefings and papers on complex issues Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the community sector, business, government, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Demonstrated high level of judgement and the ability to identify, engage with and mitigate risks Ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and effectively prioritise tasks and strong organisational skills, to support delivery of outcomes on time Project and/or program management experience is highly regarded. To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check. Notes Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months). These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however, this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
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.
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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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