EOI Deputy Director, Aboriginal Economic Development Job Details
• Tamworth, Australia
Impacted employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.
Ongoing full time Identified opportunity
Location Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
Preference will be given to candidates based regionally with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Tamworth
Clerk Grade ***** starting from $149,739 plus super and leave loading
About the Role
The Deputy Director Aboriginal Economic Development supports the Director Regional Economic Development Strategic Initiatives to successfully deliver on Departmental priorities and strategies that improve economic outcomes for Aboriginal people, communities and businesses.
The Deputy Director works closely with all DPIRD Groups in the cluster including our Strategy/Policy and Data/Performance branches to embed an Aboriginal lens in all aspects of our work programmes and ensure Aboriginal inclusion is considered in all our priorities for regional NSW.
Focusing on the NSW Closing the Gap Priority Reform 5 (Employment Business Growth and Economic Prosperity) Aboriginal Economic Development aims to support aspirations that grow the Aboriginal business sector, improve employment and training pathways for Aboriginal people and deliver economic prosperity to Aboriginal communities.
This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role.
Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act *****) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience providing expert advice, reports and briefs to senior leaders to support strategic decisions.
Ability to advise on effective ways to engage Aboriginal businesses and organisations in shaping new policies and programs.
Skills in working with analysts, service providers and Aboriginal stakeholders to design innovative approaches to improve economic self-determination.
Proven experience in leading a team to identify, develop and deliver initiatives and projects aimed at supporting the establishment and growth of Aboriginal businesses.
Proven leadership in promoting new strength-based approaches to Aboriginal empowerment across government.
Strong ability to build partnerships with regional stakeholders, government agencies, the private sector and Aboriginal organisations to inform policy and improve economic outcomes.
Experience engaging with internal teams and Aboriginal communities to implement strategies and business priorities that benefit Aboriginal people, organisations and businesses.
Applying is easy
Submit your current Resume and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience and why you are our ideal candidate.
If you'd like to know more about the role please click here to view the Role Description.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Craig Jenkins, Director Economic Development Network, at or.
Applications close:
Sunday 18 January **** at 11:55pm
About Us: Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries and regional economies.
We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
Local Land Services
NSW Resources
Agriculture and Biosecurity
Fisheries and Forestry
Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5,000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Additional information
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist.
Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
This is an internal EOI opportunity.
To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher.
Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills Fundraising, Management Experience, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Research & Development, Training & Development, Grant Writing, Economic Development, Leadership Experience, Public Speaking, Product Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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