Senior Policy Officer/Assistant Director, Indigenous Closing the Gap Initiative
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Senior Policy Officer/Assistant Director in the Closing the Gap Branch. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and influencing change across Government to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are heard, recognised and empowered.
Key Responsibilities- Drive a strategic approach for the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and lead new policy development, including Cabinet and Budget processes, Secretaries Board, Policy Partnerships and Sector Strengthening Plans.
- Manage stakeholder relationships under the Partnership Agreement and provide high-level secretariat functions for a number of committees relating to the National Agreement.
- Develop and deliver the Commonwealth's Closing the Gap Implementation Plan and Annual Reports under the National Agreement.
- Build and drive NIAA's influencing role across Government, particularly to embed the Priority Reforms and coordination of First Nations policy development across the Commonwealth.
- Understanding of the issues affecting First Nations peoples and an ability to work in a culturally sensitive manner alongside, and for the benefit of, First Nations peoples.
- Flexibility, resilience and a proven capacity to use initiative and sound judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Capability to anticipate and respond to client and stakeholder needs and expectations.
We have a strong, inclusive and supportive workplace culture, in which we genuinely value our people and in which staff diversity, wellbeing and cultural safety are embraced. We work closely with all areas of the NIAA, including across our vast regional network.
What We OfferWe offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
How to ApplyTo be considered for this role, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.
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