Engagement Assistant Director, West and SouthEmployment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)Classification: EL 1This 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 the 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 Victoria and Tasmania Region within the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is seeking to fill an Engagement Assistant Director role. Located in Hobart, Tasmania, this leadership role drives the NIAA’s engagement efforts with First Nations communities in Tasmania.You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Tasmania Engagement team and lead work that advances the self-determination aspirations of First Nations communities in the State, while supporting the delivery of the Australian Government’s priorities, including implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.Our Ideal Candidate: Our ideal candidate is passionate about driving positive outcomes for First Nations people, in line with community aspirations. 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.Essential: Must have a current motor vehicle driver’s license and be able to undertake intra and interstate travel.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.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: Ally Cashion on 0439 420 037 or ally.cashion@niaa.gov.auPlease 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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