Manager Aboriginal Outcomes

Manager Aboriginal Outcomes (Identified Role)

• Great career opportunity to join the Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction team in the agency that supports NSW communities to recover from disasters
• Ongoing role based at Lismore (other North Coast locations may be considered)
• Clerk Grade 11/12 Salary ($139,787 - $161,663) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning & Environment. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.
About the role
As the Manager Aboriginal Outcomes, you will play a pivotal role in delivering initiatives that support the inclusion of the Aboriginal community and businesses in the reconstruction of the Northern Rivers. This role is accountable for building and maintaining strong program structures, evaluation and reporting; working in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal businesses and community as a trusted advisor to co-design and deliver initiatives that increase economic participation, business growth and development, land activation, employment, improved skills and employability for Aboriginal people in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
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About you
Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such, with demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people and their communities, government organisations and key Aboriginal stakeholders, with the ability to communicate across cultures.
In this exciting and varied role, you will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a team approach to the successful development and implementation of regional projects, strategies and initiatives that support Aboriginal economic opportunity.
• Provide timely and expert advice and prepare reports and briefs for the Director and Senior Management to inform strategic decision making and advise on strategies to effectively engage Aboriginal communities in the development of new policies and programs.
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders and Aboriginal people to design innovative approaches to service delivery that meet the needs of Aboriginal people.
• Participate in and provide advice to departmental or industry working groups and committees to address identified capability gaps and barriers to Aboriginal participation and procurement opportunities
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships to deliver key Aboriginal outcomes and represent Aboriginal matters of interest on interdepartmental committees relevant to the structure and performance of Aboriginal outcomes.

What we're looking for

• Experience in report writing and managing multiple projects.
• Understands the complex challenges to attaining economic participation, grow employment, improve skills and employability and improve services for Aboriginal people in regional NSW
• Can easily navigate complexity, build strong relationships, and bring your team and stakeholders together around a shared purpose.
• Aboriginality - As an Identified role, this role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons, Australia's First Nations people.

Where a position is identified, an applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and authorised by Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
There are two alternatives to confirming your Aboriginality, one of which must be uploaded to be considered for the role as follows. Either will be accepted:
Confirmation of Aboriginality form
or
Written confirmation from 2-3 Aboriginal organisations within the community in which you live/work, which addresses the three criteria listed below:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as a such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?
1. Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.
Contact: Katrina Luckie, Manager Stakeholder Engagement, Business & Industry at katrina.luckie@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or phone 0459 927 214
Closing date: Tuesday 16 January, 2024, 11:59pm
Diversity
Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.