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Assistant Director, Engagement and Stakeholder Management, Central GroupJoin to apply for the Assistant Director, Engagement and Stakeholder Management, Central Group role at National Indigenous Australians AgencyAssistant Director, Engagement and Stakeholder Management, Central Group1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Assistant Director, Engagement and Stakeholder Management, Central Group role at National Indigenous Australians AgencyGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The Engagement Assistant Director is a key leadership position within the Branch Leadership Team. They have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wide ranging activities. The role has people, program and stakeholder management responsibilities. They manage employees and take responsibility for their overall performance. The role nurtures and manages a range of key internal and external stakeholder relationships and networks. The Engagement Assistant Director works with a considerable degree of independence, under broad direction from the Director.They are responsible for planning and delivering aspects of the branch work program, reporting on progress against performance and quality indicators. They are responsible for ensuring that performance measures for the branch are met. They contribute to the development of branch strategic plans and lead the development of business cases and project plans for new initiatives. The role provides expertise across a broad range of activities including customer service delivery, policy development, project management, community engagement and culture. The Engagement Assistant Director promotes a healthy and safe workplace environment, and models ethical behaviour in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values.This role includes the following duties and is expected to be conducted with a broad degree of independence:lead the team to deliver branch goals and support the NIAAs broader strategic priorities for stakeholders, providers, and partnerssupport staff development by working with team leaders to provide training, coaching, and mentoringdesign and manage complex programs and projects, either directly or by guiding team members through implementationtrack and report on team performance, using data and trends to improve quality and meet key targetsdevelop and lead quality assurance plans using the NIAA framework, and recommend improvements to policies, processes, and projectsdrive business improvements by identifying better ways to support operations, policy, and project deliverycreate and manage risk plans using the NIAA frameworkprovide expert advice on technical and operational mattershandle complex questions and complaints by drawing on team expertiseprepare and/or review reports and documents for senior leaders, governance bodies, and committeeslead and represent the branch in internal and external forums, following NIAA governance processesbuild strong relationships with stakeholders across government and non-government sectors through collaborative and place-based engagement.Our Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate must be resilient, able to work independently and under limited supervision. The successful candidate must be able to understand and translate the NIAA''s vision for staff and articulates links for staff, between business plans and the vision; focuses strategically, builds a sense of collective purpose and direction to support the delivery of outcomes; stays attuned to the broader NIAA strategic environment and demonstrates the following:monitors performance across the branch and projects, offering practical solutions to issues as they ariseshares expertise and draws on others knowledge to deliver high-quality, lasting outcomesleads change by listening to concerns and helping the team manage uncertaintybuilds respectful relationships with staff and stakeholders, contributing to strong networks within and outside the agencyencourages learning and development for self and others and addresses underperformance promptly and constructivelyacts with professionalism, following organisational policies, legal requirements, and public expectationsupholds NIAA values, speaks up on important issues, and handles pressure and change with calm and persistencerepresents the agency effectively in both internal and public settingscommunicates clearly and confidently, tailoring messages to suit different audiences and showing cultural awarenessanticipates concerns, negotiates complex issues persuasively, and works towards outcomes that benefit all parties.What We Offer:We have exciting work with real purpose. We support the aspirations of First Nations Peoplesits our driving force. Our work is transformational, you can follow your passion, shape your career and make a difference.We value our employees theyre the heart of our Agency. Employees are supported and empowered to build their career. We are a diverse, inclusive and passionate workforce with an emphasis on continuous cultural learning and tailored professional development.Our work relies on strong and trusted relationships we build partnerships by being authentic, sharing information and giving honest feedback. We collaborate with communities across Australia, all levels of government and many other invested stakeholders.To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.The occupant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected) level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History CheckHow to apply:If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the NIAA Careers Page by 11:30pm 15-Jun-2025 AEST/AEDT.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment Administration and Government Relations ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Indigenous Australians Agency by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Engagement Director roles.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr