Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)
Classification
APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)
This role is 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 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.
Flexible Work
Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
The Opportunity
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR MOB!!
This is an exciting opportunity to support First Nations People and issues whilst working on Country.
The NIAA's vision is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered.
The NIAA is committed to implementing the Government's policies and programs to provide the greatest benefit to all First Nations peoples.
The priorities are informed by the Government's commitment to work in genuine partnership with First Nations peoples for better outcomes.
The Engagement Senior Officer is an integral role as the NIAA representative in the region.
The engagement team's role is to develop relationships in the regions and ensure that initiatives of the Australian Government are identified and supported on the ground in regional Australia.
As the Engagement Senior Officer, you will be part of a sub-regional team and report directly to the Engagement Assistant Director providing support, leadership and advice.
They are responsible for:
The ability to travel, including overnight stays, is required and therefore a current Driver's License is essential.
Our Ideal Candidate
As an APS 6, the ideal candidate will:
Identified Position
This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy.
You will require a high level of cultural competency.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
Contact Officer
Dave Morley on 0460 815 000 or
Please Note: This is an unclassified web-based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
This includes in your one-page pitch and resume.
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