About the role

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement is responsible for the strategic and operational implementation of National Archives’ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiatives working with business areas across the organisation delivering related functions, policies and activities including collection management, agency engagement and access and public engagement onsite, offsite and online - to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to connect to and access the national archival collection, archival services, and employment.

The Assistant Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement leads and manages staff responsible for developing and delivering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander related projects, policy and initiatives of Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives.

Under broad direction the main duties of the role are to:

• Lead, manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary team to deliver concurrent programs of work in accordance with the National Archives’ strategic directions, change agenda and other policies.
• Manage financial and staffing resources and undertake planning, procurement and reporting for team activities and in accordance with National Archives policies and guidelines.
• Provide expert advice and recommend strategic direction, manage complex or sensitive projects and issues and risks, and make decisions relating to National Archives’ engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, groups, and organisations.
• Coordinate, monitor and review National Archives’ access Memoranda of Understanding with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander link-up and other organisation signatories and Aboriginal Advisory Groups comprising of engagement, reporting, policies and procedures consistent with the Archives Act 1983. 
• Represent the National Archives, building and maintaining productive relationships; and engage collaboratively with internal and external key stakeholders and at cross Agency meetings and other forums.
• Promote and apply the APS and National Archives values and contemporary people management principles and practices in diversity, workplace health and safety and participative management.
• Implement, promote and apply the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a NV1 clearance level.

Affirmative Measures: The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the 'Racial Discrimination Act 1975'. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

Eligible applicants:

• applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander; and
• are accepted by their community as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Evidence of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status: Confirmation of heritage is a document provided by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisation ‘confirming’ or ‘endorsing’ that a person is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We understand that acquiring this can be difficult, and we are committed to ensuring that this does not become a barrier for candidates. Please visit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment Guide | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au) for more information or contact us to discuss this process and let us know how we can support you.

How to apply

You need to apply through our e-recruitment system.

Your application will need to include:

• the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
• your current resume no more than three (3) pages long.
• statement of claims (750 words maximum), describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2025–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.