This vacancy is advertised as an 'Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment'.
Affirmative Measure recruitment is a targeted measure designed to increase the diversity of the APS workforce to reflect the diversity of the Australian population.
It means candidates are required to demonstrate that they are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Additional selection criteria are added to cover this and successful applicants will be expected to provide relevant documentation from an Indigenous organisation.
Position Overview
The Project Officer performs an important frontline role in supporting the delivery of the NNTT's post-determination assistance.
The NTA enables the NNTT to assist native title holders and registered native title bodies corporate (RNTBCs) (also known as prescribed bodies corporate or PBCs) to address native title issues that arise after a native title determination is made.
Under the direction of the Manager, Strategic Capability & PDA, the Project Officer will support PDA team members to respond to requests for assistance, record information about assistance requests, provide access to information about the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks and provide administrative and case management support to Tribunal mediators and facilitators.
The Project Officer will be responsible for scheduling preliminary conferences, arranging meetings, sending correspondence and maintaining the PDA team's matters register to assist with workflow, document management and to inform the collation of reports.
The position provides administrative support to a small team of officers within the NNTT's PDA Team and will also be expected to contribute to and support projects across NNTT teams nationwide.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons and organisations and regulatory bodies, is central to the role.
The Manager, Strategic Capability and Post Determination Assistance works closely with the Director, Dispute Resolution & Assistance to deliver positive outcomes for native title holders and RNTBCs/PBCs.
The key duties of the position include:
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provide administrative, research and project management support in the provision of NNTT assistance under s 60AAA to the Director (Dispute Resolution & Assistance), Manager (Strategic Capability & PDA), Senior Project Officers - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PDA, the NNTT President and Members and to collaborate with the NNTT Enquiries Team and the existing Project Officer in the PDA team.
Work cross-culturally, by building and maintaining ongoing relationships with native title holders, RNTBCs and Native Title Representative Bodies/Service Providers in the provision of NNTT assistance under s 60AAA involved in the dispute resolution assistance the team provides.
Undertake preliminary research and analysis in relation to native title determinations, RNTBC activities and other contextual factors which inform the provision of assistance.
Draft file notes and background research documents to support mediators in their provision of post-determination assistance.
Work to timeframes, priorities and objectives in consultation with members of the PDA team.
Work collaboratively with other NNTT officers nationwide to support the provision of NNTT assistance to native title holders.
Contribute to the development of practice and procedure, including initiating and developing effective administrative processes.
Manage the registering and data entry of assistance requests and enquiries.
Maintain records within the records management and electronic mailbox systems.
Provide project management support to the PDA team and other NNTT teams, as required.
Selection Criteria: Ability to work comfortably and effectively cross-culturally, including talking regularly with native title holders and RNTBCs who may wish to discuss personally and culturally sensitive issues.
Ability to initiate research and prepare background and file notes for the Director (Dispute Resolution & Assistance), Manager (Strategic Capability & PDA), Senior Project Officers - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PDA, the NNTT President and Members and the Native Title Registrar.
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to learn, adapt and be innovative to a new role.
Ability to organise logistical and technical arrangements for meetings, including in remote locations and with people who may not have access to technology.
Ability to work across teams to share and exchange information.
Demonstrated ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate that they: are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Note: Tasks and duties of this role may change from time to time in line with the operational needs of the organisation.#J-18808-Ljbffr