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Form of work Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 18 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
APS 6
Brisbane, QLD; Toowoomba, QLD; Longreach, QLD; Townsville, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Mount Isa, QLD; Woden, ACT; Nowra, NSW; Batemans Bay, NSW; Wagga Wagga, NSW (other NIAA office locations in QLD and NSW may also be considered)
Location: Brisbane, QLD; Toowoomba, QLD; Longreach, QLD; Townsville, QLD; Cairns, QLD; Mount Isa, QLD; Woden, ACT; Nowra, NSW; Batemans Bay, NSW; Wagga Wagga, NSW (other NIAA office locations in QLD and NSW may also be considered)
Application Closing Date: 04-Jun-2023
Classification
APS 6 ($88,419 - $99,363)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 18 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 18 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three 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) is working with communities to bring the Uluru Statement from the Heart to life. This is an exciting time to be working at the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) and work in genuine partnership to enable First Nations communities.
We are looking for motivated people to fill roles in the engagement teams in Brisbane, Longreach, Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville and Mt Isa in Queensland, and Batemans Bay, Nowra and Wagga Wagga in the NSW region.
Regional teams offer challenging, interesting and stimulating work, engaging across all levels of government and working directly with communities. The North Queensland and South Queensland Regions have responsibility for sub-regions that span from far north Queensland to southeast Queensland and include remote and regional centres across the west of Queensland.
The Eastern NSW and Western NSW Regions have responsibility for sub regions that span from the North Coast of NSW, Southern NSW, the ACT including the Jervis Bay Territory and the Western Riverina, Central West and the Murdi Paaki Region.
The occupants of these roles will work on implementing and delivering a range of government initiatives and commitments that support and improve the well-being of First Nations People.
This role includes:
developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships with key First Nations organisations and government bodies
collaboration and negotiation with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes and build strong ties with communities
providing considered, high-quality advice, drawn from diverse sources, including drafting Ministerial briefings and correspondence, and providing quality assurance services
identifying emerging opportunities or issues and responding quickly to competing priorities as they emerge
leading a small team to deliver the NIAA's work program within the Agency's Key Performance Measures and quality indicators
conducting research and analysis on complex matters within area of expertise
this role will require you to have a driver’s licence.
Please note there is no relocation package associated with this position.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate has a strong personal commitment to working with First Nations peoples to create positive change. You must understand and appreciate the strengths and opportunities of working in partnership to realise community aspirations and goals. Our ideal candidate is knowledgeable about the key issues faced by First Nations peoples. You must have sound judgement, professionalism and have the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results.
Additionally, the candidate will have:
high levels of cultural competency and experience in relation to First Nations matters
experience working with different levels of government or other significant stakeholder groups such as First Nations organisations, education entities or non-government organisations
flexibility and ability to adapt to change, good judgement, and some political nous
strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
a general understanding of IT systems and MS applications
excellent written and verbal communication skills to support the promotion and explanation of the Government’s agenda
effectively supervise staff and provide constructive management with a focus on capability development, team building and leadership.
To be successful working at NIAA, you will also live our values and behaviours through your everyday actions. Our shared NIAA Values are:
we respect multiple perspectives
we are authentic
we are professional and act with integrity
we invest in each other's success
we deliver with purpose
Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a valid full driver’s licence and will be eligible (as required) to hold a valid working with vulnerable people including children clearance.
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
Roz Golden on (07) 3837 3431 or roz.golden@official.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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