Assistant Director

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Assistant Director, Indigenous Country and Governance

APS Executive Level 1

Ongoing Full-time

$97,230 to $106,655 pa

This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait
Islander people only

About the Program Area

AIATSIS is at the forefront of research lead by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, who are involved as researchers, partners and drivers of our research priorities
and projects. Within the Research and Education Group, we lead by example in
conducting and funding research to the highest ethical standards and we have a
genuine commitment to building pathways for knowledge exchange.

The Indigenous Country and Governance (ICG) Program sits within the Research and
Education Group. The ICG team produces, shares and supports leading edge research
and products in the fields of native title, Traditional Ownership, Indigenous governance,
and caring for country including land, sea and water. The team works closely to enable
an effective and influential evidence base to inform policy, practice and decision-making
in the context of native title, Indigenous land management, self-determination and
knowledge transfer.

About the Role

We are seeking a high performing and talented Assistant Director to provide strategic
direction and leadership in the AIATSIS’s ICG Team.

Key responsibilities include:

- undertaking Indigenous research in country and governance including in Native

Title research, to inform Indigenous research policy development and support
research knowledge transfer
- strategically managing several research projects, including grant projects, set

priorities, establish work plans, allocating resources and evaluating project
outcomes
- managing and leading the operation of the team, including taking responsibility

for the performance and outputs of the team
- reporting to AIATSIS governance committees, partner organisations, government

departments and other parties on the progress and results of projects
- providing leadership and developing productive relationships with internal and

external stakeholders
- developing complex correspondence and resources to promote Native Title,

Traditional Ownership, Indigenous governance, and caring for country including
land, sea and water
- other duties as directed.

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- have demonstrated ability to provide leadership, build partnerships and develop

productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,
organisations and peoples, and with academic, government and community
stakeholders in the native title sector
- have proven ability to strategically manage several projects, set priorities,

establish work plans, allocate resources and evaluate project outcomes, and
contribute to team planning, decisions and development
- have strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise,

inspire and motivate staff, as well as building team capacity through coaching,
performance feedback and management, and creating career development
opportunities
- have demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, in writing and verbally,

in order to advise, liaise and effectively and respectfully negotiate with a wide
range of internal and external stakeholders
- have demonstrated ability to undertake native title research and provide analysis,

guidance and briefing and reporting on complex matters as well as the ability to
develop policy, procedures and resources for the sector
- hold or be completing post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field of study, or

able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and/or work experience in
native title.
Cultural Capability

All roles at AIATSIS require a high level of cultural capability and critical self-reflexivity
that includes:

- an understanding of the AIATSIS vision to create a world in which Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge and cultures are recognised, respected,
celebrated and valued
- an informed, authentic and respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander cultures and societies, including ethical research and policy matters
related to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- the capability to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ voices,

experiences and perspectives in all of our work.

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What we offer

Opportunities for further education, professional development and study assistance will
be available. You can also expect personal development activities and to work in a
supportive learning environment.

We understand that you will work best when you have a healthy work-life balance and
can attend to your family commitments. We offer flexible working conditions, competitive
leave entitlements and health and wellbeing programs.

How to apply

If this sounds like the career opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you.

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