Career Opportunities: EL2 - Director, First Nations Programs, Aff… (48263)

Requisition ID48263-Posted20/10/2026-$149,636-$178,980- Location of Position (1) -Ongoing-Full Time

EL2 – Director, First Nations Programs, Inclusion, News and Media Diversity, First Nations

Title:

EL2 – Director, First Nations Programs, Inclusion, News and Media Diversity, First Nations

Classification(s):

Employment Type:

Ongoing , Full Time

Business Division:

Consumer Safeguards Media & Connectivity

Branch / Section:

Inclusion News & Media Diversity , First Nations Programs

Location:

We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work).

This role is located in Canberra .

A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar vacancies in this location.

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.

The opportunity we have available

The Consumer Safeguards, Media and Connectivity Division (CSMCD) is at the centre of developing policy and programs to ensure all Australians have access to safe and reliable connectivity and communications services, as well as ensuring the diversity of Australia’s media landscape. We also focus on digital inclusion for Australia’s First Nations communities.

The Inclusion,



News and Media Diversity Branch in CSMCD is looking for a high-performing Director to lead our First Nations Programs team responsible for the delivery of First Nations digital inclusion measures, recommended by the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group (the Advisory Group) and funded in the 2024-25 Budget, and coordination of departmental work related to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – Target 17, Outcome 17 and Priority Reforms.

The First Nations Programs team has been established to take forward delivery of the First Nations digital inclusion Budget measures, including $20 million to deliver free community Wi-Fi in remote communities through a contestable program, $6 million towards improving the national collection of data on First Nations digital inclusion, and $22 million to establish a First Nations Digital Support Hub ($4 million) and a Network of Digital Mentors ($18 million).

Our work is supported by the Digital Inclusion team in the branch has primary responsibility for providing policy and secretariat support to the Advisory Group, as well as oversight of digital inclusion policy, and digital inclusion initiatives for First Nations people consistent with achieving Target 17, which aims for equal levels of digital inclusion for First Nations people by 2026 .

What you will do

The role is varied and dynamic, as the responsible Director you will:

- provide strong, collaborative and supportive leadership within your section and the branch




- lead in the development, implementation and delivery of policy and programs to support First Nations digital inclusion and Closing the Gap Outcome 17 and Target 17 objectives
- support the work of other sections across the branch on First Nations digital inclusion initiatives, including the team responsible for the secretariat function of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group
- undertake research and analysis on priority issues , particularly those affecting First Nations people, (including general research or economic and data analysis, depending on your skills and experience)
- develop persuasive communications materials, including written reports , briefing papers, speech inputs and discussion papers
- lead on and assist with project strategy, planning , implementation and coordination
- undertake stakeholder engagement, including close collaboration with agencies and colleagues across the public service, state and territory governments, industry and First Nations communities
- work closely with the Advisory Group and communities to maximise the outcomes and advantages of funded initiatives for First Nations people
- develop and assist with formal advice to the Executive and Government, such as Cabinet submissions and proposals for new policies and programs.

Inherent requirements for the role

To be considered for this position, you must demonstrate the following capabilities evaluated against the Executive Level 2 Work level standards :

- Strategic capability : Strong experience in leading policy reform and program delivery, with the ability to drive the development a

📌 Director, First Nations Programs, Affirmative Measures, First Nations (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
📍 Canberra