Engagement Officer and Engagement Assistant Director, Eastern Group
* Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
* APS 6, EL 1
* Woden, ACT, QLD and NSW preferred (however other NIAA regional locations will be considered)
* Application Closing Date: 09-Apr-2025
Classification:
APS Level 6 ($98,314 - $110,483)
Executive Level 1 ($126,342 - $143,993)
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:
We are excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Engagement Officer and Engagement Assistant Director in our Eastern Group team located across various locations in our Qld and NSW office locations. This is your opportunity to collaborate with communities across the vibrant and diverse geographical footprint of the agency and deliver priority commitments in line with the Australian Government. Here, you'll work alongside First Nations Peoples, who continue to maintain their ancient connection to country and share their rich culture and language.
As an Engagement Officer or Assistant Director you will:
* work directly within the community, alongside local senior leaders and service providers
* build strong partnerships across all levels of government
* drive outcomes that align with the aspirations of communities
Our Ideal Candidate:
To be successful in this role, you will be authentic, act with integrity and deliver with purpose to achieve high quality results for First Nations people in the region and be required to demonstrate the following:
The APS6 position will:
* oversee the development, coaching and mentoring of staff, including maintaining succession planning by investing time into understanding team member's strengths and aspirations
* develop and maintain complex internal and external relationships with key NIAA stakeholders, provide appropriate advice and managing the resolution of issues or complaints
* undertake complex procedural, administrative and service-related tasks that support NIAA business activities or management of a project
* understand remote communities by gathering and analysing relevant data to assess the impacts and outcomes for Indigenous Australians
* provide strategic advice and specialist expertise across a broad range of activities including economic empowerment programs and initiatives
* conduct research and analysis on complex matters within area of expertise
* make decisions using good judgement, expertise, and knowledge
* understand and exercise appropriate delegations and ensure decisions are governed by the application of regulations, best practice principles or the NIAA operating instructions and procedures
* create a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture and how it influences the workplace and interactions, is understood. Support the implementation of culturally appropriate strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
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, 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.
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:
Don Christopher on 0459 199 894 or
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