The NIAA's vision is to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are heard, recognised and empowered. The NIAA operates in a complex, dynamic environment and is committed to implementing the Government's policies and programs to provide the greatest benefit to all First Nations peoples. To support the Australian Government the NIAA regional presence is focused on place-based practice and working in partnership to develop and implement tailored local solutions. The Senior Engagement Officer works across the North Queensland Region which encompasses spectacular landscape, beautiful scenery and vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The position represents the Agency to engage with community stakeholders, partners and government agencies focused on the advancement of Indigenous Australians. The Engagement Senior Officer works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to develop policy and program responses that address local needs and priorities. The role requires cultural and technical skills to be effective in community engagement in a way that ensures the community voice is accurately heard. The key responsibilities for the role of the Engagement Senior Officer will include: ensure the effectiveness of Indigenous Advancement Strategy grants, working closely with communities, providers and funding applicants represent the Agency to engage and build relationships with First Nations Corporations, community Traditional Owners, Elders, Leaders, partners, Government Agencies and Non-Government Organisations liaise extensively with communities and service providers to provide information and respond to questions about the government's policies and programs, including the new Remote Employment programs assist with the development and implementation of strategies and projects that will have a positive impact on Closing the Gap targets under the Commonwealth Closing the Gap assist in delivering remote employment programs, including their implementation and monitoring and impact on communities ensure the effectiveness of Indigenous Advancement Strategy grants working closely with communities, providers and funding applicants provide input and advice into briefs, grant administration processes, and policy and program requests create a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture and how it influences the workplace and interactions, is understood communicate tailored information and messages confidently, with demonstrated cultural competence approach difficult negotiations with a clear understanding of key issues and desired outcomes. In accordance with the National Indigenous Australians Agency Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027, employees stationed in Mount Isa attract additional remote locality conditions including: annual remote locality allowance payable fortnightly accrual of an additional 3 days annual leave per year remote locality leave fare (1 every two years) for employee and approved dependant/s for return airfare(s) based on the lowest practical fare from Mount Isa to Brisbane Successful applicant/s needing to relocate to Mount Isa may also receive, subject to delegate approval: reasonable relocation support negotiated on a case-by-case basis. access to subsidised housing assistance The key duties of the position include The North Queensland Region is seeking results-oriented individuals who possess strong engagement and communication skills with project management experience. Our ideal candidates will know how to build on collaboration opportunities and champion a more integrated approach to service delivery within a local region. We are looking for new team members with a strategic focus to support an inclusive, supportive, high-performing team culture. The candidates will be self-starters and consistently relied upon by supervisors, including the Regional Manager, and will need to be confident to take charge of issues and deliver high-quality outputs. The ideal candidates will have a safety-first approach when travelling and working in remote and or isolated settings. To fill the roles, we are looking for employees who can demonstrate the following competencies: high level of cultural acumen and understanding of issues affecting Indigenous peoples strong stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships across NIAA as well as with external stakeholders able to analyse and respond to high level technical enquiries and draft high quality and concise advice briefs with some complexity high level of written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor communication to different and diverse audiences maintain a firm understanding of local community needs and the services being provided within the community by government and non-government organisations well-developed organisational skills, including adapting to change, working with limited direction and managing competing priorities. The successful candidate will require (and be required to maintain) a standard driver's license (Class C license). Overnight stays and remote travel will be required including via vehicle, boat (ferry) and small planes.
