EL1 Assistant Director - First Nations Policy ( Indigenous Identified)

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Summary

SA Other
Contract
Government / Local Government
State Government

Details

  • Salary Packages - $110,203 - $121,238 plus 15.4% superannuation
  • Baseline Security Clearance desired
  • Indigenous Identified Positions

  • 12 month contract + Possible Extensions
  • State Government Agency 
  • Australia Wide 

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage an EL1 Assistant Director. This position is located across Australia for an initial 12 month contract with possible extensions.
  
About the Position
The Assistant Director First Nations Policy role will require exceptional research, communication and interpersonal skills, and have a strong understanding of water policy within the company.

The Assistant Director will use their policy knowledge, strategic thinking skills and influence to develop and deliver the First Nations Policy team’s projects on the cross-cutting issues that impact the company’s work. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with all portfolios within the department and other agencies of the Australian Government, the company’s States and Territories and wider stakeholders.   

Duties

  • Lead research and analysis on a range of First Nations water management policy issues and provide recommendations on pathways to better recognise First Nations values and objectives in the company Plan.
  • Support the coordination of First Nations input into policy development as part of the company Plan Review drawing upon your negotiation and liaison skills with appropriate cultural competency.
  • Develop strong and constructive working relationships with internal and external partners and agencies and groups, particularly First Nations groups.
  • Develop policy briefings, position papers and reports on macro and micro policy issues across a range of scales from the global context through to local issues.
  • Identify risks and challenges to water reform implementation and use your creativity and experience to develop innovative solutions.


Requirements/Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain constructive and respectful relationships with First Nations people.
  • High level research, analysis skills and writing skills, including the ability to articulate complex matters in briefings to a range of internal and external audiences.
  • Maximise your potential and deliver quality individual and team outcomes
  • Uphold the Australian Public Service (APS) Employment Principles, Values, and Code of Conduct
  • Foster the Company’s CREATE values
  • Fulfil your duty of care to yourself and others, promoting and upholding principles and practices related to equity, diversity, and health and safety.

Essential requirements 
You must meet the eligibility criteria below.

  • Tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, or social sciences relevant to the management of water resources.
  • Regionalisation of the company’s workforce means we are better placed to understand local concerns and engage with communities. The company network spans across five different states and territories and includes seven offices in Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray Bridge and Wodonga.
  • Our employees interact face-to-face and virtually across the company in both internal and external contexts. The ability to work collaboratively and productively in a virtual environment is essential.

Desirable requirements
You will be experienced in working with First Nations groups in cultural and natural resource management, environmental and/or social sciences or related discipline.

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

  • Weekly pay  
  • Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
  • Dedicated consultant per contract
  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by Thursday 28/11/2024, before 5pm. 
Consultant: Gina 
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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