ClassificationExecutive Level 2 ($141,669 - $168,609) Employment TypeOngoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months Flexible WorkFlexible working arrangements will be considered The OpportunityThe Engagement Director role is a leadership position within the Eastern NSW (ENSW) region. The Director is the champion of the ENSW Leadership Team and a member of the Eastern Group Leadership Team. The Engagement Director has leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision-making responsibilities. The role also has people and stakeholder management responsibilities. The Engagement Director manages employees and takes overall responsibility for their performance and contribution to ENSW results. The role builds a range of strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks. The Engagement Director has overall accountability for the delivery of the Greater Sydney work program and is expected to apply the following: Provide strategic direction and leverage expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across the program outputs. Foster inclusive teamwork and encourage wider collaboration and information sharing to achieve results for the ENSW region and broader NIAA objectives. Deliver specialist expertise across a broad range of activities including community engagement, customer service delivery, policy development and culture. Promote a healthy and safe workplace environment, and model ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values. Build, maintain and influence effective strategic partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders including Indigenous peoples, community partners, business and organisations. Engage and manage stakeholder expectations of the NIAA work program, priorities and program change, giving particular consideration to local and cultural sensitivities and stakeholder business imperatives. Our Ideal CandidateOur ideal candidate has a strong personal commitment to working with First Nations Peoples for positive change. You will have an understanding of and appreciate the strengths and opportunities of government working together to realise community aspirations and goals. You will also require a clear understanding of the Closing the Gap agenda. Our ideal candidates are knowledgeable about the key issues faced by First Nations Peoples. As a leader you will demonstrate: Commitment to building a collective sense of purpose and direction to support the NIAA's vision and to stay attuned to the broader strategic environment across government. Ability to support the development, coaching and mentoring of staff and identify and foster emerging talent. Support budget, business, risk and quality assurance planning processes using the appropriate NIAA frameworks. Anticipate and establish priorities and monitor the overall work program to deliver corporate outcomes, specific NIAA functions or programs. Assume responsibility for the delivery of complex or sensitive projects or work programs that have strategic, political and/or operational significance. Provide high-level quality and integrity of the program - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the program, and outwardly on its coherence with other programs and organisational objectives. Communicate effectively across a diversity of stakeholders. Decision-making ability that may have a significant impact on the day-to-day operation of the regional office and other parts of the Agency; and/or a direct and significant impact on the outcome of a program or major project for the Agency. 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: Demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency. EligibilityTo 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 RequiredBaseline Vetting (Protected) Contact OfficerCheryl Foster on (02) 4412 3104 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr