Indigenous Employment

5 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Education and Training of Australia Full time
Indigenous Employment & Business Coordinator - Affirmative Measure

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Indigenous Employment Pathways team who is responsible for implementing innovative programs and solutions focused on this priority and provide Traditional Owners and local Aboriginal people better employment opportunities and career pathways, aligned to their aspirations in the management of their land and waters.

Affirmative measure

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 Islander people.

Who we are

Australia's natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

The Indigenous Employment Pathways Section was established to create employment opportunities and recruit First Nations Australians to key positions that will continue to improve the capability of critical operations and to deliver leading environment, sustainable land management and cultural heritage practices. The Section works closely with Senior Leadership within Parks Australia to develop culturally safe practices when it comes to Employment and Business opportunities.

The Job

The Indigenous Employment and Business Coordinators play a key role in delivering the Indigenous Employment Pathways Program (IEPP) that was established in 2022. They will support the delivery of key initiatives under the IEPP including the establishment of career pathways for First Nations people and developing the Indigenous Business Incubator for Parks Australia.

Knowledge and experience
Skills and capabilities
Eligibility

Citizenship - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment Check

Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

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