The Opportunity:The NIAA's vision is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered and is committed to implementing the Government's policies and programs to provide the greatest benefit to all First Nations people.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of that vision as you work in an engagement role across Greater Western Australia.As an Engagement Officer or Senior Engagement Officer you will be located at one of three sites in Greater WA (Perth, Busselton, Geraldton and Hedland) and will be expected to travel and engage across the Greater WA.
You will be allocated to one of the three GWA Engagement teams:Perth/Wheatbelt/Goldfields-EsperanceGreat Southern/Southwest/CoordinationPilbara/Midwest-GascoyneAs an Engagement Officer or Senior Engagement Officer in the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) you will work in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You will be part of a team working to influence change across government and ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in the decisions that affect them.
Demonstrate strength-based engagement with Aboriginal communities and ACCOs to identify and address service gaps.
Working in or in collaboration with State or Commonwealth Government agencies to deliver the priority reforms and/or outcomes of Closing the Gap.The APS 5 Engagement Officer will be required to:ensure the effectiveness of Indigenous Advancement Strategy grants, working closely with communities, providers and funding applicantsprovide input and advice into briefs, grant administration processes, and policy and program requestssupport the Empowered Communities model of joint decision making in the Kimberley Regiondevelop and maintain an understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, their needs, aspirations and priorities, emerging issues, and the services delivered to communities within the region.The APS 6 Senior Engagement Officer will be required to:lead a small team to deliver the NIAA's work program within the Agency's Key Performance Measures and quality indicatorsoversee the development, coaching and mentoring of staff, including maintaining succession planning by investing time into understanding team members' strengths and aspirationsdevelop and maintain complex internal and external relationships with key NIAA stakeholders, provide appropriate advice and manage the resolution of issues or complaintsundertake complex procedural, administrative and service-related tasks that support NIAA business activities or management of a projectunderstand remote communities by gathering and analysing relevant data to assess the impacts and outcomes for Indigenous Australiansprovide expert advice and interpretation within technical or professional area, including preparing relevant strategic advice where appropriateconduct research and analysis on complex matters within area of expertisemake decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledgeunderstand and exercise appropriate delegations and ensure decisions are governed by the application of regulations, best practice principles or the NIAA operating instructions and procedurescreate a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture and how it influences the workplace and interactions is understoodsupport the implementation of culturally appropriate strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgroundsbe self-driven and work independently.Our Ideal Candidate:We are seeking results-oriented people who possess strong engagement, communication, and administration skills.
Our ideal candidates will maximise opportunities to support integrated service delivery.
We're looking for energetic, flexible, and motivated people 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 APS 5 candidates will have:a 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 peoplesdemonstrated high level of judgement and the ability to identify, engage with and mitigate risksability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and effectively prioritise tasksstrong organisational skills, to support delivery of outcomes on time.Our ideal APS 6 candidates will have:a high level of cultural awareness and demonstrated cultural capability including a respect for diversity and the ability to communicate sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleswell-developed analytical and research skills to provide evidence-based advicestrong writing skills to deliver briefings and papers on complex issuesexcellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the community sector, business, government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communitiesa demonstrated high level of judgement and the ability to identify, engage with and mitigate risksthe ability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and effectively prioritise tasksstrong organisational skills, to support delivery of outcomes on time.Project and/or program management experience is highly regarded.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 Licence is essential.The provision of temporary housing assistance may be available and will be assessed in accordance with policy.
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