* Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
* Alice Springs, NT; Darwin, NT; Parramatta, NSW
* Location: Alice Springs, NT; Darwin, NT; Parramatta, NSW
* Application Closing Date: 20-Nov-2024
Classification
Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)
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
The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations communities. We implement the Australian Government’s priorities and support the Minister for Indigenous Australians. NIAA has Executive Level 1 opportunities within the Grants Management Unit (GMU).
The GMU is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies, and to create a merit pool for future vacancies, in Alice Springs (NT), Darwin (NT) and Parramatta (NSW). The GMU provides high quality, professional grants management and administration services to our stakeholders that supports the outcomes of Government and improves the lives of First Nations Peoples. The core function of the GMU is to manage grant agreements. This includes the following:
* drafting agreements, negotiating and executing grant agreements, monitoring compliance and performance
* managing risk, making payments, analysing financial reports and acquitting funding
* provides strategic direction and leverages expertise to ensure quality outcomes are delivered across a range of program areas
* works with its NIAA internal stakeholders to provide professional grant management services for Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) grants across the country and Aboriginals Benefit Account (ABA) grants managed in the Northern Territory GMU teams
* expected to manage employees and take responsibility for their overall performance.
The Assistant Director is a key leadership position within the GMU. The position has delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide ranging activities. The Assistant Director has responsibility for exercising Financial Delegations to manage grants. The role has people, program and stakeholder management responsibilities.
Our Ideal Candidate
To fill the Assistant Director role, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following competencies:
* ability to manage a geographically dispersed team and ensure grant agreement management and administration activities comply with relevant legislation, guidance materials and policy frameworks
* provide expert grant agreement management and administration advice to staff and internal stakeholders across varying levels of complexity, sensitivity and risks
* demonstrated high-level analytical, research and problem-solving skills as well as demonstrating flexibility and good judgement
* engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding the management of grant agreements, service delivery and provider capability risks, performance reports, grant payment instalments
* capability to identify emerging opportunities or issues and respond quickly to competing priorities as they emerge
* willingness and commitment to develop the cultural competency of staff about the diverse cultural backgrounds of all Australians and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and peoples
* effectively supervise staff and constructively manage staff with a focus on capability development, team building and talent management.
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 is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:
* understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
* demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop 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
Adele Backwell on (08) 7972 4199 or adele.backwell@niaa.gov.au
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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