Indigenous Business Liaison Officer (Affirmative Measure - Indigenous)

The Indigenous Business Liaison Officer position at the Australian Government's Department of Climate Change involves engaging with Traditional Owner businesses in national parks. The role focuses on building relationships and supporting First Nations peoples through business development initiatives. It is an affirmative measure role aimed at Indigenous Australians, with flexible working arrangements available. The job is based in various locations across Australia, including Adelaide, Alice Springs, and more.
• APS 5 - $84,794 - $93,020
• Parks Australia
• Adelaide - SA, Alice Springs - NT, Brisbane - QLD, Darwin – NT, Hobart - TAS, Melbourne - VIC, Perth - WA, Sydney - NSW
• Innovative and Engaging Work & Environment.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Competitive salary with 15.4% Super.

Affirmative measure employment - Indigenous employment

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 Islander people.

Who we are

Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

CFO and Corporate Services branch provides corporate services to the division including Assurance and Governance, Strategic Policy and Coordination, Communication, Marketing and Tourism, Procurement, and Property, Security, and IT.

Indigenous Employment Pathways Section was established to create employment opportunities and recruit First Nations Australians to key positions that will continue to improve the capability of critical operations and to deliver leading environment, sustainable land management and cultural heritage practices. The Section works closely with Senior Leadership within Parks Australia to develop culturally safe practices when it comes to Employment and Business opportunities.

The Job

The Indigenous Business Liaison Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Indigenous Business Connections project that is being delivered by the Indigenous Employment Pathways Team within Parks Australia. This role will support and engage with Traditional Owner businesses, both existing and emerging, across the three jointly managed parks (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Booderee National Park and Kakadu National Park).
• Build relationships with commercial businesses and licenced operators to engage traditional owner business.
• Support First Nations peoples to build capacity through a pilot business connections program including discuss business ideas, access feasibility assessments, participate in business planning, drafting funding applications, and business mentoring.
• Support Traditional Owners to engage in business workshops, forums and training with relevant service providers.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting on Traditional Owner business development activities. Please note: this role will require regular travel to remote parts of Australia.

What you'll gain from the experience

The opportunity to work with First Nations peoples and assist with the development of Business Opportunities within the framework of Joint-Management. Work with Indigenous staff and stakeholders that speak traditional language as a first language.

What we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:
When responding to the Statement of Claims, we are looking for;
• Advanced knowledge of the issues and barriers faced by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, on a daily basis
• Knowledge of or the ability to gain quickly, policy and legislation requirements including the EPBC Act and Joint Management arrangements for the jointly managed National Parks.
• Strong networks and ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Demonstrated experience contributing as an effective team member, mentoring other people in the workplace, and an innovative understanding of strategies that provide assistance to Indigenous peoples in a remote area.
• Ability to adapt training materials and delivery methods to suit alternative learning styles and needs.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Experience in developing and maintaining positive relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. Please note the successful applicant must:
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Note that the physical requirements of the role involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work.
• Working with Vulnerable Peoples Check.

Desirable qualifications
• Hold or working towards a qualification in Business, Administration or Management.
• Ability to speak Pitjantjatjara and/or Yankunytjatjara (not mandatory, but desired).

Additional requirements
• Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.
• Note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check.
• Hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence.
• Note that the physical requirements of the role(s) involve a combination of outdoor and office-based work.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check.

Eligibility

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.