First Nations Strategic Advisor

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Onpoint 365 Full time

12-month contract with possible extension
- Flexible working arrangements
- First Nations opportunity

**First Nations Strategic Advisor**
- Applicants who Identify as a First Nations person, or alternatively, has delegated authority by First Nations elders to speak on behalf of First Nations communities are welcome to apply._
- **12-month contract with possible extension**:

- **Flexible working arrangements**:

- **First Nations opportunity**

Our Federal Government Client is seeking a
**First Nations Strategic Advisor**
who play a critical role in providing guidance regarding the department's First Nations strategies.

**Summary**

**About the Role**:

- Guiding and advocating for the strategy development and implementation process and findings internally and externally to help drive alignment and build the profile of the work
- Maintaining a strong profile in key internal and external stakeholder networks, building, and maintaining stakeholder partnerships as well as speaking at stakeholder consultations and events
- Travelling to attend governance sessions with key stakeholders

**Ideally, applicants fulfil the following criteria**:

- Identify as a First Nations person, or has delegated authority by First Nations elders to speak on behalf of First Nations communities
- Have previous career experience at a senior executive level or, strongly experienced in engaging with stakeholders at a senior level
- Have expertise in First Nations matters, issues and priorities, across different sectors
- Experienced in organisational strategy and action plan development
- Cultural competency, including knowledge and/or experience of safe and inclusive community engagement and facilitation

**Desirable, but not essential**:

- Lived experience of disability
- Understanding of current research and emerging trends in support for First Nations people with disability
- Existing relationships with First Nations peak bodies, advocacy organisations, service providers or other organisations

**How to apply**:
Applications received after submission may be considered for similar roles.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

**Reference: 1337525

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