The Opportunity:
The National Indigenous Australians Agency is seeking an Engagement Assistant Director to drive the engagement efforts with First Nations communities in Tasmania.
This leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tasmania Engagement team and leads work that advances the self-determination aspirations of First Nations communities in the State, while supporting the delivery of the Australian Government's priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work directly with First Nations communities in Tasmania to identify priorities and broker local solutions to support self-determination aspirations
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to support outcomes under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap
* Manage a small team, prioritise workload, and mentor and coach staff
* Provide strategic policy and program advice and prepare high-quality briefings and correspondence to support ministers and senior executives
* Support the strategic delivery of NIAA funded activities in Tasmania, and conduct risk identification and management to create a culturally safe workplace
Our Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a motivated individual who is responsive and can adapt to competing and changing priorities to meet the wide-ranging demands of the role.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience working with First Nations people in a culturally sensitive manner and a desire to support self-determined approaches to achieve community aspirations
* Strong engagement and stakeholder management skills across government, First Nations communities, peak bodies and the private sector
* Sound analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills
* Ability to provide policy and program advice and identify and escalate emerging risks
* Strong leadership, emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
* Experience in managing teams, including allocating and prioritising workload, monitoring performance, mentoring and coaching staff, providing constructive feedback and supporting career aspirations
* Strong written communication skills with experience in drafting high-quality briefings, correspondence and advice to support ministerial and senior executive decision-making
* Experience in managing the strategic delivery of programs, projects or special initiatives
* Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting First Nations communities in Tasmania, and a commitment to ensuring a culturally safe workplace
Eligibility:
* You must be an Australian Citizen
* The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about driving positive outcomes for First Nations people, we want to hear from you. Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page.