Locations: Canberra, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne, Parramatta, PerthApplication Closing Date: 27-Apr-2025ClassificationGraduate - APS Level 4 ($80,505 - $86,097 per annum + 15.4% superannuation)Employment TypeOngoing (permanent), full-timeWho we areThe National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) implements the Australian Government's policies and programs to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities by ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered.
The NIAA influences policy across the Australian Government, and state and territory jurisdictions, to ensure First Nations policies, programs and services are developed and delivered effectively to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The NIAA works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities.
We lead and influence change across government to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in the decisions that affect them.
We have a large national footprint with over 1500 passionate staff spread across offices in remote, regional and urban locations.
This enables us to work closely and partner with First Nations communities and leaders, organisations, peak bodies and all levels of government to develop, implement and evaluate policies and programs.
We coordinate and influence across government to ensure policies and programs are fit for purpose, impactful and aligned with community aspirations.We're driven by an understanding that valuing and preserving the world's oldest living cultures strengthens the whole nation.
Reconciliation is at the heart of what we do, and we play a key role in promoting reconciliation across the Commonwealth and all levels of the Australian Public Service.
NIAA's shared Values and Behaviours underpin how we work, and how we do business with our partners and stakeholders.
We are committed to adapting and evolving the way we work to make sure we continue to deliver positive outcomes in partnership with First Nations people.What we doThe NIAA's work is guided by our purpose.
We focus on building genuine partnerships, investing effectively, and leading and coordinating across government to achieve better outcomes for First Nations peoples and communities.Our priority areas are informed by the NIAA vision, overarching narrative, government and ministerial priorities, and our Executive Order, including:All NIAA activity is clearly framed and aligned to Closing the Gap priorities, policy and initiatives and is informed by the best available evidence and data.About the RoleThe NIAA Graduate Program aims to offer graduates a platform to apply and develop knowledge and skills within a nurturing work environment.
The program offers a variety of work placements, fosters ongoing development, enhances networks and supports career advancement, all while contributing to the Government's priorities to empower First Nations people and communities.Graduates have the opportunity to rotate across the Agency's key business areas, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to important government initiatives.
Rotations provide graduates with a broad understanding of the Agency and APS priorities.Our key business areas include:Placements are tailored to each graduate's interests, skills, abilities, while also considering location preferences and the Agency's priorities.Regardless of the roles a graduate undertakes during the course of the program, the work will be engaging, complex and fulfilling and at the forefront of Indigenous affairs.Our Ideal CandidateWe are seeking graduates from across all academic disciplines that want to work at the NIAA because they are passionate and want to make a real difference by contributing to work that ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered.To be successful in the NIAA Graduate Program you will:Identified PositionThis 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, including:How to ApplyIf this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you!
Submit an online application by Sunday, 28 April 2025 at 11:30pm AEST.As part of your application, you will need to provide:Who to ContactFor more information about the role, please contact Timarah Kingston on (02) 6152 3648 or at ****** you experience any difficulties accessing or submitting your online application, please contact the Recruitment Team on (02) 6152 4357 or email ****** Clearance RequiredBaseline Vetting (Protected)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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