Project Officer First Nations Relationships

3 months ago


Canberra, Australia Murray Darling Basin Authority Full time

Ongoing
- APS 5: $86, 755 - $95,479 APS 6: $98,575 - $108,492 plus 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura or Wodonga

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**

The Project Officer works with First Nations people, communities, and organisations to deliver relationship management support, engagement advice and on-ground insights in collaboration with the MDBA’s First Nations Policy and Engagement teams.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**
- Project management support and administration skills, including contractual and financial reporting requirements within the program’s portfolio.
- Contribute to Cultural Safety for First Nations people and MDBA staff.
- Contribute to the development of accurate and persuasive briefs, correspondence and communication materials as required.

**What we offer you**
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

This is an Affirmative measure—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment position. Eligible applicants are only persons:

- of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
- who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
- who are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required. The most commonly accepted form of evidence is a ‘Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage’. For more information via the APSC website.

A confirmation must stipulate that a person:

- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- is accepted as such by the community in which they live, or formerly live

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.

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