Engagement Assistant Director, South Queensland

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- Toowoomba, QLD (however other NIAA locations considered)
- Location: Toowoomba, QLD (however other NIAA locations considered)
- Application Closing Date: 24-Nov-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 Engagement Assistant Director position plays a pivotal role supporting the NIAA to work in genuine partnership and enable self-determination of First Nations Communities. The job is crucial in building collaborative relationships with First Nations people and communities to ensure effective policy implementation that aligns to aspirations of First Nations communities.

Delivering high-quality services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, through effective management of daily activities and collaborative leadership are critical to the success of the role. By fostering strong internal and external relationships, especially with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, and providing expert guidance and constructive feedback, they contribute to business improvement and uphold a healthy, ethical workplace aligned with APS standards.

This role is essential for ensuring high-quality service delivery and successful project execution within the branch, benefiting both the team and the communities they serve. This vacancy is part of the place-based team located in Toowoomba. The Toowoomba sub-region covers communities including Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi and Cherbourg.

Work travel is required as part of the Assistant Director role. Additional travel to other NIAA sites across the network including Canberra, may be required.

A full driver's license is a requirement for this role.

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

The South Queensland Region (SQR), has place based offices in Rockhampton, Toowoomba and Brisbane. We are seeking an Assistant Director - Engagement based in Toowoomba, who will support strategic initiatives to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Toowoomba sub region. The role involves overseeing program delivery, fostering partnerships and supporting place-based program and policy implementation to ensure that community needs and aspirations are met through effective and culturally responsive service delivery. The position is integral to implementing strategies that support place based, local and regional decision-making, enabling communities to have a voice in the policies and programs that affect them.

The Assistant Director role will oversee and guide day-to-day operational activities of the Toowoomba based team to deliver high quality services and policy implementation. They are responsible for ensuring that performance measures for the team are met. They may undertake management or oversight of small projects for the team or work with larger projects in the region.

The Assistant Director cultivates a team with a supportive culture. They encourage innovation and an environment where staff are valued and committed to producing quality outcome. They coach, share expertise and technical knowledge with team members, peers and more broadly across the agency.

The Assistant Director promotes a healthy and safe workplace environment, and models ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and Values.

This role includes the following duties and is expected to lead and support the team with:

- strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide high quality information in a clear concise manner
- be an effective communicator with the ability to quickly build relationships with stakeholders
- be professional, model the NIAA values and behaviors in all aspects of the position and demonstrate sound knowledge of the functions and objectives of the Agency
- demonstrate analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- exercise excellent decision-making skills and judgement, and have the ability to work independently and respond quickly to competing priorities
- ability to work effectively and sensitively with a wide range of internal and e