Assistant Director, First Nations CommunicationsThe role is responsible for working collaboratively across the agency and with other government partners, IP Australia's Indigenous Knowledge Panel and communities and stakeholders to:connect First Nations audiences with the work of IP Australia and build awareness and understanding of the advantages of IP Rights and how to register themcraft culturally safe and effective communications strategies and products and identify appropriate channels to reach First Nations audiencessupport business development and outreach activities with First Nations businesses and communities ensuring appropriate information, tools and materials are developed, evaluated and maintainedprovide communication support for IP Australia\'s Indigenous Knowledge Panel and IP Australia\'s First Nations Strategydrive communication and support engagement activities in collaboration with policy experts, related to possible legislative and policy changes around Indigenous Knowledge as it relates to IPdevelop and deliver culturally safe internal communications strategies to celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples and recognise culturally significant events within the agencyinspire and mentor communications staff.Affirmative Measures eligibilityThe filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 26 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner\'s Directions 2022.
This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.To become our Assistant Director, First Nations Communications, you must:be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be able to provide documentation as evidence to confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritagebe an Australian citizen at the time of application.Looking for more information?
For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for, please refer to the Candidate Kit available by clicking the Apply button.Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on Sunday 26 October 2025.What we doWe are the Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder\'s rights.
Our vision is to have a world leading IP system that builds prosperity for Australia.
We administer IP rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder\'s rights.
We contribute to the innovation system more broadly by using our skills and experience to advise government and Australian businesses to make the most of their IP.
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📌 Assistant Director, First Nations Communications
🏢 Ip Australia
📍 South Australia