Job Reference: 365547623

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• We’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Aboriginal employment lead to join our supportive and inclusive team.
• You’ll be making a meaningful impact on the employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• This is a temporary, grade 9/10 role until 30 June 2025, based in Martin Place with flexible work arrangements available, with potential for extension.

About the role.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity until 30 June 2025, within the People Culture and Talent team.

As the Senior Advisor Aboriginal Employment, you will drive the development and implementation of policies, initiatives, and programs within the Department’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy Action Plan.

You will play a key role in innovating how we attract, recruit, develop, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how we build organisational cultural capability and inclusive workplaces.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

You. Our ideal candidate. 

• You’re Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and have a strong understanding of Aboriginal cultures, histories, and contemporary issues.
• You have demonstrated experience in implementing employment strategies and initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal service skills.
• You have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• You have high level project management skills and can use technology to support your work.

About the Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Employment, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 3 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
  

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Friday, 1 November 2024 (11:59 PM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Elizabeth Zammit, Associate Director, Inclusion and Wellbeing on 0439 563 606 or elizabeth.zammit5@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or let us know in your application.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our commitment

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. 

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.