Join a dynamic team driving government engagement at NIAA. As an Engagement Officer, you'll help build strong partnerships, support key projects, and deliver high-quality services that advance outcomes for Indigenous Australians. You'll manage stakeholder relationships, contribute to strategic initiatives, and assist with reporting and content creation-all while working closely with senior staff and collaborating across teams. We're looking for someone who's professional, approachable, and ready to make a difference. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to help shape meaningful change, this role is for you. As an Engagement Officer you will: undertake research and analysis in support of Government Engagement work program activities monitor a range of channels to engage and manage relationships with government partners assist in the preparation of reporting and presentations for the Agency, including cyclical reporting to NIAA's committee/s and relevant government agencies participate in forums within the team and branch, using approved NIAA governance processes support cross-team collaboration and transactional functions within NIAA. The key duties of the position include Our ideal APS 4 candidates will demonstrate the following skills and attributes: strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills excellent written and verbal communication effective time management and organisational abilities analytical thinking and attention to detail adaptable across office-based and community settings team collaboration and informal coaching capability awareness of NIAA values and engagement frameworks work in both administrative and engagement-focused roles
