Director - Central Australian Region, Central Group

• Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
• EL 2

• Alice Springs, NT

• Location: Alice Springs, NT

• Application Closing Date: 17-Nov-2025

Classification

Executive Level 2 ($147,052 - $175,016)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

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

We're excited to announce an opportunity for an experienced Director to join our Central Australia Regional team, based in our Alice Springs office. As the Director, you'll have the unique opportunity to:

• work on Regional Strategies and Priorities across the Central Australia region, including leading economic development
• work with a range of communities, including key senior leaders and service providers
• drive outcomes that align with the aspirations of communities and lead staff to deliver the NIAA's work program within the Agency's Key Performance Measures and quality indicators
• research, analyse and provide a regional perspective informing national procedures, programs, policy, this includes a detailed analysis of diverse data and views where there are a range of viable options
• provide advice and support on complex grant processes, including providing feedback on draft guidelines, assessment of application and management of key contracts
• provide excellent stakeholder engagement skills, effectively managing relationships with internal and external partners, individuals and service providers and promote the NIAA's business objectives through key strategic relationships
• create a culturally safe workplace by fostering an environment where the concept of culture, and how it influences the workplace, is understood
• guide the implementation of culturally appropriate strategies for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Our Ideal Candidate

As our ideal candidate, you will play a pivotal leadership role in driving strategic direction, managing high-performing teams, and delivering impactful community engagement programs.

This role is responsible for overseeing the branch's work program, ensuring alignment with national priorities such as Closing the Gap targets, self-determination and economic development while fostering strong partnerships with First Nations communities and stakeholders.

You'll provide expert advice, champion innovation, and lead culturally informed initiatives that support the NIAA's mission, with accountability for performance, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative leader ready to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic regional setting.

As the lead Commonwealth Agency for Indigenous Australians affairs, you will need to have an appreciation, awareness and understanding of matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities and be committed to strengthening your ongoing cultural competency, as well as demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• builds a culture that aligns with NIAA values and behaviours
• leads and provides support to a team to deliver the work programs of the Central Australia region including stakeholder visits
• supports budget, business, risk and quality assurance planning processes using the appropriate NIAA Frameworks
• maintains and influences strong stakeholder partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders including First Nations peoples, community partners, business and organisations
• engage and manage stakeholder expectations of the NIAA work program, priorities, giving particular consideration to local and cultural sensitivities and stakeholder business imperatives
• represents and negotiates on behalf of the NIAA to advance the Agency's interests in cross agency forums
• provides a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical expertise and advice to the NIAA Executive
• leverage the expert skills and knowledge of staff
• communicate effectively and make decisions that may have significant impact on the day-to- day operation of the branch and other parts of the Agency; and/or a direct and significant impact on the outcome of a program or major project for the Agency.

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 has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:

• demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

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Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.