El 1 - Indigenous Liaison Coordinator - Affirmative

EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum plus superannuation
- Environment Information Australia Division
- Adelaide, SA,Brisbane, QLD,Canberra, ACT,Darwin, NT,Hobart, TAS,Melbourne, VIC,Perth, WA,Sydney, NSW
- Bring a collaborative, supportive and results driven approach to engagement to deliver Indigenous-led inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and specific reporting to best support community aspirations for state of the environment reporting.
- Lead the respectful use of Indigenous knowledge and recognition of associated rights.
- Facilitate Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledge systems working together to contribute to positive change.

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**
Join Environment Information Australia in the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, producing key environmental information on our natural assets, and championing the use of a range of data and information in decision-making to protect Australia’s natural environment, now and into the future.

The Environmental Economics, Science and Reporting (EESR) branch within EIA includes EIA Strategy, State of the Environment reporting, Environmental Economic Accounting and the National Environmental Science Program. The branch delivers quality evidence through data, reporting and scientific research (traditional and contemporary) to support national and international reporting, environmental management and decision-making.

The State of the Environment Section plans and manages the conceptualisation, design, delivery and promotion of regular State of the Environment (SOE) reporting with the involvement of scientific and Indigenous knowledge experts. We focus on how to make credible and useable information on the environment public and accessible, so that SoE reporting is a valuable tool to support evidence-based decisions that benefit the Australian environment. The 2021 SoE report set a benchmark with the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in environmental reporting. The SOE Section understands the multifaceted importance of Country to Indigenous Australians and recognises the value of their knowledge developed over tens of thousands of years. The 2021 SoE report set a benchmark with the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in environmental reporting. The SOE Section understands the multifaceted importance of Country to Indigenous Australians and recognises the value of their knowledge developed over tens of thousands of years

**The Job**
- Lead the preparation and implementation of SoE Indigenous engagement plans, including underpinning frameworks and guidance such as for cultural security and safety.
- Coordinate and guide liaison and support for Indigenous contributors and the identification and inclusion of Indigenous indicators and reporting
- Plan and coordinate engagement and networking with a broad range of stakeholders, including government agencies, research institutions, industry groups, Indigenous organisations, Traditional Owners and Communities.
- Lead identification and development of resources to support best-practice Indigenous partnerships in environmental reporting.
- Oversight organisation of meetings of expert and interest groups.
- Lead and manage a small team.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
- Experience working with a broad range of Indigenous organisations, Traditional Owners and Communities.
- Experience leading a team to deliver on a shared vision.
- Experience and ability in communicating to an Indigenous audience.
- Experience facilitating meetings and workshops in a culturally appropriate way.
- An understanding of Indigenous knowledge and cultural values in engagement with Country.
- A passion for the environment and/or heritage.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Outstanding stakeholder liaison skills and cultural awareness.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong management and organisational skills and ability to work independently within defined boundaries and to tight deadlines.
- An ability to adjust to changing priorities.
- A collaborative and results driven approach.

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

**S**ecurity 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 probati