The Assistant Director, Strategic Engagement & Collaboration, Central Australia Region is a key leadership role within the Central Australia Region North (Barkly) team, responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across engagement activities in the region. The role leads people, programs and stakeholder relationships to ensure services and initiatives are responsive to community priorities and government objectives.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in building strong partnerships and delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across the Barkly region. Key priorities are to:

- lead regional engagement activities and programs that deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities across the Barkly region
- build and maintain strong partnerships with Aboriginal communities, Traditional Owners, service providers, government agencies and other key stakeholders
- provide leadership and support to staff, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and culturally safe team environment
- manage complex issues, risks and competing priorities, applying sound judgement and strategic thinking to achieve results
- drive continuous improvement through effective program oversight, performance monitoring and quality assurance
- contribute to regional strategic planning and lead initiatives that strengthen community outcomes, service delivery and organisational performance.

The position is based at our NIAA office in Tennant Creek and will involve travel across the Barkly Region NT, primarily by car including overnight stays.

We're on the lookout for a standout leader to join our team, someone who brings compassion, purpose, and accountability to their work.

Our ideal candidate will influence strategic outcomes and uphold cultural integrity, with the following skills and experience:

- lead and deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities in a complex environment




- build and maintain strong relationships across government, community and service provider sectors
- represent the Agency with confidence, influencing stakeholders and communicating effectively
- lead, develop and support high-performing teams within a culturally secure and inclusive workplace
- apply strategic thinking and sound judgement to manage priorities, risks and emerging issues
- drive continuous improvement and achieve results across programs, projects, policy or community engagement initiatives
- demonstrate resilience, integrity and professionalism while working with a high degree of independence
- build trust, strengthen partnerships and contribute to the NIAA's vision and strategic objectives.

- To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
- Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months).

These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two 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 National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of versatile working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individual's personal circumstances and preferences.

📌 Assistant Director, Strategic Engagement & Collaboration, Central Australia Region
🏢 National Indigenous Australians Agency
📍 Australia