Manager, First Nation Engagement

3 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) Full time

Job Reference:
- 8I487C44
- Eligibility:
- External Vacancy - Open to Everyone
- Business Unit:
- Strategic Engagement
- Location:
- Adelaide
- Salary Range:
- $121,107 - $125,679
- Classification:
- ASO800
- Duration:
- Up to 12 months
- Closing Date:
- 08 Mar 2025

**Role Highlights**:

- Join the lead agency for the South Australian public sector
- Work with a high-performing team that makes a difference
- Work on whole-of-government transformation projects

**Role Details**:
The Manager, First Nations Engagement, will play an integral part in leading and driving the development, coordination, management and evaluation of activity against Closing the Gap, State First Nations Voice interactions with SA Government and DPC’s Reconciliation Action Plan deliverables The role will be expected to drive the delivery of project initiatives and will lead change management processes to build DPC and whole of government’s capability to transform in line with the department’s Closing the Gap responsibilities and improve monitoring and reporting of progress against the deliverables.

This role will require excellent skills in writing, project management, building and maintaining professional networks.

**Special Conditions**:

- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the department's Performance Management Program
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent
- This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, in accordance with sections 56(2) and 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required
- Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required This role requires a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History checkFor more information please see the role description:
ASO8 - Manager First Nations Enagement - RD.docx

**About the Department**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) drives the Premier's priorities in South Australia. Our vision is to be the heart of government through providing important leadership, trusted advice and strategy as well as central support services for the social, environmental and economic issues that we face. Our staff enjoy working with colleagues who value integrity, knowledge and intellectual capability. They exemplify the public sector purpose: Making a difference so South Australia thrives.

**About the Business**: First Nations Engagement has strategic oversite over progressing reconciliation for South Australia. This is done through responsibilities for whole-of-government Closing the Gap targets, which includes transforming government organisations and supporting the State Voice to Parliament to make systemic and cultural change.

**Contact Us**:
Enquiries to Gemma Smyth - Program Director

+61 8 8429 7480

**Diversity and Inclusion**:
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that is reflective of the community we serve.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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