About Collection Access & Family History The Collection Access and Family History Unit sits within the Collections Services Group. The Unit manage services and policies for culturally appropriate access to the AIATSIS collection and Indigenous family history research.

About the Role The Assistant Director, Family History will manage and support the team to deliver the Family History Unit’s work program as well as develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners. This position reports to the Director Collection Access and Family History.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

- prepare business plans and strategies and manage the day-to-day operations of the unit.
- supervise, lead and support staff in the delivery of Family History services.
- prepare correspondence, reports, submissions, proposals, and briefing papers for senior staff.
- manage complex and sensitive issues, manage staff processes, provide support, and deliver unaccredited training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.
- develop and maintain solid working relationships with external stakeholders including Link-Up organisations.
- undertake family history outreach and promotion including delivering public presentations and improving on-line research materials.
- work with Registered Training Organisations to review and deliver the Certificate IV in Stolen Generations Family Research and Case Management.

Our Ideal Candidate To be successful in this role, you will have well developed stakeholder engagement skills, extensive experience undertaking research and a high level of cultural capability. You will come with the following skills, experience and attributes:





- experience working and communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as this role requires a high level of cultural competency.
- extensive experience undertaking research using collection material and other relevant resources.
- understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
- previous experience leading a team within a service delivery program area and effectively and efficiently supervising staff.
- demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of complex matters.
- demonstrated ability to recognise and use initiative to solve problems in a creative manner.
- familiarity with representing an institution in a public capacity and hosting clients.
- proven ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines efficiently and effectively, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- significant understanding of past events impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- proven ability to communicate with influence, in writing and verbally, to advise, liaise and negotiate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- hold a Working with Vulnerable People clearance (WWWP) or the ability to obtain one.
- ability to communicate comfortably and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels.





Cultural Capability Roles at AIATSIS require candidates to have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and proven culturally appropriate engagement and communications skills. The nature of this role requires the candidate to consistently demonstrate the following specific cultural capabilities:

- understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business within the agency and the outcomes the agency is responsible for delivering.
- understand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and the dynamics of engaging with them respectfully.
- understand the heritage, cultural and intellectual property rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as they apply to research.
- understands the sources of knowledge resting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, stakeholders, and networks.
- understands the impact of attitudes, beliefs, and past experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the engagement and consultation process.
- an authentic and respectful interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, policy, and implementation matters.

AIATSIS embodies Yindyamarra in everything we do. ContactIf you have any questions about the role, you can contact Stephanie Williams on [02 6129 3942](tel:02 6129 3942) or [email protected]

This is an Affirmative Measures opportunity

This position will be filled using the Affirmative Measure provision, which allows for the targeted recruitment of Indigenous Australians into the Australian Public Service. The vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The filling of this employment opportunity is intended to constitute an Affirmative Measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

📌 Assistant Director Family History (Affirmative Measures) (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Institute of Aboriginal u0026 Torres Strait Islander Studies
📍 Canberra