First Nations Liaison

Ongoing/Non-Ongoing
- Salary: $119 142 to $144 964 plus 15.4% superannuation
- Canberra, ACT, Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSW, Brisbane, QLD, Adelaide, SA

**Employment Opportunity**

The Performance and Wellbeing section within Human Resources Branch delivers priority work for the department to help our employees feel safe, whole and well at work. We help to ensure we can represent the public we serve and embed diverse voices in decision making. Our recent work includes:

- Developing the First Nations Workforce Strategy, a strategy that sets out our ambitions and targets for improved recruitment, retention and professional development of and for First Nations people
- Delivery of the Belonging at AGD toolkit, an online learning resource for staff that supports inclusion of staff from diverse backgrounds
- Collaborating with the department's Indigenous Employee Network to deliver the Narragunnawali room - a dedicated space for First Nations staff
- Delivering the Wellbeing Bonanza - a week of events and activities to support the wellbeing of staff
- Supporting the department's five staff-led diversity networks to deliver on their members' priorities - including celebrating days of cultural and religious significance.

The role of the First Nations Liaison & Inclusion Officer (FNLIO) is to enhance the experiences of First Nations staff and build the cultural competence of our broader workforce, by:

- raising awareness about supports, opportunities and resources available to First Nations employees
- reducing cultural load stemming from consultation with First Nations employees on internal departmental programs and policies
- supporting access to culturally safe learning and professional development opportunities for First Nations staff
- providing culturally appropriate support and referrals to First Nations employees
- providing advice to key areas of HR to support improved HR practices, programs and policies.

**How you can help us make a difference**
HR is seeking a high performing Executive Level 1 with HR experience. The role has responsibility for the following activities:

- Preparation of written briefings and advice for the department's committees and senior leaders
- Delivery of specified actions under the department's Reconciliation Action Plan
- Supporting the maturity of the departments approach to recruitment, retention and professional development of First Nations staff through the provision of advice and support across Human Resources
- Supporting cultural capability uplift for of all staff, particularly managers, to support a culturally safe workplace
- Collaborating across the department on the implementation of staff engagement and cultural initiatives
- Supporting the department's Indigenous Employee Network (IEN) to deliver their priorities, including enhancing connection amongst First Nations staff members
- Collaborating with the IEN, managers and other stakeholders to increase departmental engagement in First Nations inclusion and cultural immersion initiatives

The Affirmative Measures (Indigenous) process is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who meet the criteria below. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.
- be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- be accepted by community as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required prior to the finalisation of the selection process. The department will consider allowances in some circumstances, however evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status is likely to include the following:

- a letter signed by the Chairperson of an incorporated Indigenous organisation confirming that the applicant is recognised as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
- a confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent document executed by an Indigenous organisation.