Regional Corporate Administration Officer, South

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- APS 3
- Toowoomba, QLD and Rockhampton, QLD (however other NIAA locations considered)
- Location: Toowoomba, QLD and Rockhampton, QLD (however other NIAA locations considered)
- Application Closing Date: 24-Nov-2024

**Classification**

APS 3

**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 Regional Corporate Administration Officer plays an important role supporting the NIAA to work in genuine partnership and enable self-determination of First Nations Communities. The Regional Corporate Administration Officer is professional and approachable, providing assistance and services to a range of stakeholders and team members. They make decisions within defined procedural parameters and offer suggestions for small scale improvements to processes within the team or branch.

These roles have work and stakeholder engagement responsibilities, working under the specific direction and support of senior staff. They are responsible for:

- effective and efficient completion of a variety of administrative tasks in the team
- assist in delivering high quality professional corporate services to the NIAA
- work on small projects within the team
- maintaining professionalism and model the NIAA values and behaviours in all aspects of the position and demonstrate sound knowledge of the functions and objectives of the Agency

These two vacancies are part of the place-based teams located in Toowoomba (1 vacancy) and Rockhampton (1 vacancy).

Additional travel to other NIAA sites across the network including Canberra, may be required.

Do you want to be a Team member that works in genuine partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations Communities? Do you want to be a part of NIAA that leads and influences change across Government to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have a say in the decisions that affect them? Then we want you These roles may include some or all of the following duties and functions:

- contribute to a culture that aligns with NIAA values and is dedicated to achieving quality program outcomes
- responding to initial contact and requests for information or action, from stakeholders. Acknowledging reported issues or concerns and escalating for appropriate action, in keeping with procedures and guidelines
- complete personal work allocations and offer to assist with other tasks, to ensure team performance goals are met and quality is maintained.
- undertake defined procedural, administrative and service-related tasks that support NIAA business activities, may include one or more of the following: records and diary management, data processing, or maintain systems and procedures
- create a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment, observing strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

**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 is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:

- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated 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