Classification
Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)
This 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 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 Kimberley Region engages with First Nations communities, service providers and other stakeholders to deliver outcomes in line with community aspirations on behalf of the Australian Government. We offer challenging, interesting and stimulating work, engaging across all levels of government and working directly with the community.
The Kimberley Region is currently recruiting for Assistant Engagement Directors at the EL1 level. The Region’s sub-regional teams are West Kimberley, Central Kimberley and East Kimberley. As Assistant Engagement Directors, you will be part of a sub-regional team reporting directly to the Engagement Director providing support, leadership and advice.
Assistant Engagement Directors are responsible for:
All NIAA staff promote a healthy and safe workplace environment, and model ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.
The ability to travel, including overnight stays, is required and therefore a current Drivers Licence is essential.
The provision of temporary housing assistance may be available and will be assessed in accordance with policy.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking results-oriented people who possess strong engagement, communication, and administration skills. Our ideal candidates will maximise opportunities to support integrated service delivery. We're looking for energetic, flexible, and motivated people to join an inclusive, supportive, high-performing team culture. You will work as part of a team with the support and broad direction of Senior staff.
Our ideal candidates will have:
Identified Position/Affirmative Measure 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, including:
The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.
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
Siobhan Reeves on (08) 9148 2313 or siobhan.reeves@niaa.gov.au
Please 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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