The Opportunity:

The NIAA has a current vacancy for a Senior Engagement Officer, based in Lismore, NSW. The Engagement Senior officer role is to oversee and guide the day-to-day operational activities of a small team, to delivery high quality services and policy implementation, and to ensure that performance measures are met within desired timeframes. They may be required to undertake management or have over-sight of small projects for the team and assist with larger projects for the branch.

The Senior Engagement Officer will contribute to a strong team culture, and encourage innovation, where staff are valued and supported, while ensuring commitment to producing quality outcomes.

This role includes the following duties and is expected to be conducted with a broad degree of self-direction:

• contribute to a culture that aligns with NIAA values and fosters high performing teams who are dedicated to achieving quality program outcomes

• provide advice and assistance in a range of formats and channels to provide information, tools and guidance to internal and external stakeholders

• coordinate team workflow to ensure even distribution and management of priorities, and undertake planning and implementation of small-scale projects for the team of Branch

• effectively monitor and report on team and project performance and workload, and implement remedial action as required to ensure performance indicators are met and quality is maintained

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes and abilities:

• ability to work and collaborate within a small team, and proven capability to work autonomously and independently

• develop and maintain an understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, their needs, aspirations and priorities, emerging issues and the service delivered to communities within this region.

• represent the Agency to engage and build relationships with First Nations corporations, Community Traditional Owners, Elders, Leaders and Partners

•experience in previous project management and desire to further strengthen knowledge and subject matter

• well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and a strong analytical lens

• provide technical support and operational guidance and direction to the team

• possess and/or have the ability to understand issues facing the First Nations people of the Northern Rivers/Coast

What We Offer:

· We have exciting work with real purpose. We support the aspirations of First Nations Peoples—it’s our driving force. Our work is transformational, you can follow your passion, shape your career and make a difference.

· We value our employees —they’re the heart of our Agency. Employees are supported and empowered to build their career. We are a diverse, inclusive and passionate workforce with an emphasis on continuous cultural learning and tailored professional development.

· Our work relies on strong and trusted relationships — we build partnerships by being authentic, sharing information and giving honest feedback. We collaborate with communities across Australia, all levels of government and many other invested stakeholders.

Eligibility:

·To be eligible for this position 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 be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check

How to apply:

If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by 11:30pm 04 – Nov-2024 AEDT.