2024 Niaa Graduate Program - Brisbane, Australia - Australian Government National Indigenous Australians Agency

Australian Government National Indigenous Australians Agency

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Brisbane, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Ongoing & Non-ongoing for a period of up to 18 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered

APS
Brisbane, QLD
Woden, ACT
Darwin, NT
Perth, WA

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Woden, ACT
Darwin, NT
Perth, WA

Application Closing Date: 17-Apr-2023

Classification
APS 4 ($74,575 - $79,755)

Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 18 months), Flexible working arrangements will be considered

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 18 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three 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.

The Opportunities

The NIAA Graduate Program has been designed for recent graduates to develop the skills, capabilities and networks to progress in their APS careers while contributing to implementing the Government's priorities to provide the greatest benefit to all First Nations people.

It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the NIAA as we work in partnership to enable the self-determination and aspirations of First Nations people and communities.

The Agency is unique, providing endless opportunities and great diversity in our roles, from policy, programs, engagement, grants administration and corporate, and much more.

As a graduate, you will assist the Agency in providing advice to the Minister and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, as well as the Special Envoy for Reconciliation and the Implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart on matters affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

You will help develop, implement and evaluate policies and programs while working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, state and territory governments and Indigenous organisations to make sure the policies and programs address the individual needs of each community.

Key facts about the program include:

Positions are based in Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin and Perth.
Choose from our Policy and Program Stream, Corporate and Enabling Stream and Operations and Delivery Stream.
The NIAA Graduate Program runs for 12 months and consists of three rotations through various work areas with a potential rotation in one of our metropolitan, regional or remote locations.
The Program gives graduates access to extensive professional learning and development, particularly ongoing crosscultural learning through NIAA's 'Footprints Program', as well as some fantastic personal development opportunities.
NIAA Graduates receive dedicated pastoral care and a distinctive support program.
Generous relocation assistance is available.

Our graduates start as full-time ongoing employees at the APS 4 level.

On successful completion of the program, you will be eligible for advancement to the APS 5 level and also have the opportunity to be assessed for advancement to the APS 6 level.

Policy and Program Stream

At the NIAA we work with First Nation's communities and across the public service to implement policies and programs on the ground.

The Policy and Program stream will allow you to work in various strategic, social and economic policy and program areas of the Agency.

Our Policy and Program Stream has opportunities in:

closing the gap, culture and heritage, early years and education, families and safety, health and wellbeing, housing and infrastructure, employment, land and environment, business and economics, constitutional recognition & truth telling and much more.

This stream is for graduates who are inquisitive, flexible and keen to contribute and learn about policy and program design, development, implementation and evaluation.

Operations and Delivery Stream

We offer challenging, interesting and stimulating work, engaging across all levels of government and working directly with the community and other invested stakeholders.

The Operations and Delivery stream works to engage with First Nations communities, leadership and service providers to deliver outcomes in line with community aspirations on behalf of the Australian Government.

Our Operations and Delivery Stream has opportunities in:

community engagement and consultation, regional strategy and policy including local and place-based initiatives, data and evaluation, grant design, administration and reporting of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy.

The stream is aligned to graduates that are interested in working in our regions to work on implementing and delivering range of government initiatives and commitments.

Corporate and Enabling Stream

For the NIAA to implement policy and programs to benefit First Nations peoples our staff need the best capabilities and support to succeed.

Our staff are supported by the Agency's corporate and enabling functions which are integral to the achi