Assistant Director Engagement, Eastern Group

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Nowra, NSW
- Location: Nowra, NSW
- Application Closing Date: 22-Dec-2024

**Classification**

Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

Flexible working arrangements will be considered

**The Opportunity**

The NSW regional office, located in Nowra is looking for an Assistant Director Engagement for a key leadership position within the ENSW Branch Leadership Team. This position includes delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide ranging activities. The Assistant Director Engagement works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction from the Director.

They are responsible for planning and delivering aspects of the branch work program, reporting on progress against performance and quality indicators and for ensuring that performance measures for the team are met. The Assistant Director Engagement contributes to the development of branch strategic plans and leads the development of business cases and project plans for new initiatives.

The role provides expertise across a broad range of activities including customer service delivery, policy development, project management and will also include the following:

- driving the implementation of branch strategic planning, through close engagement with key partners, stakeholders and internal colleagues
- developing effective strategic partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders including First Nations peoples, community partners, business and organisations
- managing stakeholder expectations of the NIAA work program, priorities and program change while considering local and cultural sensitives and stakeholder business imperatives
- leading and supporting employee performance and contribution to regional results
- demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

They will be knowledgeable about the key issues faced by First Nations peoples and have sound judgement, professionalism and the capacity to work flexibly and responsively to achieve results.

They will have demonstrated experience working with Elders and key stakeholders from across the region to build capacity and promote joint partnerships and place-based solutions and opportunities.

They will be committed to creating a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture and how it influences the workplace and interactions, is understood and celebrated.
- communicate with influence and effectively manage relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders and service providers
- adopt a principled approach, adhere to the APS Values and Code of Conduct and exemplify personal integrity and drive at all times
- manage competing priorities and workloads, often within tight timeframes
- work collaboratively and operate as an effective team member leading teams to deliver the NIAA's work program
- oversee the development, coaching and mentoring of staff
- achieve quality outcomes even in difficult circumstances
- negotiate persuasively using high level communication skills
- explore possibilities and innovative alternatives.

**Identified Position**

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:

- demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

**Security Clearance Required**

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

**Contact Officer