We are looking for a solution focused, adaptable and committed person to support the Office of Township Leasing (OTL) to achieve its vision of ‘enabling choices through empowered partnerships’.

The Assistant Director Engagement (Central Australia) will:

- provide high-quality land administration support to the Alice Springs town camps Housing Associations and residents, traditional owners and sublessees in remote communities
- build solid stakeholder relationships through effective community engagement and negotiation
- advise the Executive Director on land use, economic development opportunities, and emerging risks with a focus on the central Australia region
- support policy development, business improvement initiatives, and represent the Executive Director in Central Australia
- improve service delivery outcomes for communities, including Alice Springs town camps and Mutitjulu
- ensure compliance with legislative, lease, and procedural requirements.

The key duties of the position include:

We are looking for candidates who are able to develop and maintain lasting relationships with partners, stakeholders, government agencies, land councils, local regional councils, community members and traditional owners, particularly in a remote Aboriginal community context.

Our ideal candidate will be:

- adaptive to change and able to manage challenging opportunities and competing priorities
- resourceful, cutting-edge and action orientated
- familiar with the need for compliance with legislation, policy, procedures, process, frameworks as well as decision-making and authorisation requirements
- an established and respectful written and verbal communicator
- versatile,



energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
- prepared to travel and hold a current C class driver’s license.

As an Assistant Director Engagement (Central Australia), you must be able to:

- demonstrate an ability to work respectfully in remote Aboriginal communities, with strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- drive policy and procedural improvements through innovative thinking, change management and business improvement initiatives
- deliver quality outcomes through effective planning, quality assurance, priority management and contingency planning
- build team capability through coaching, performance feedback, conflict resolution and career development support
- develop strategic internal and external partnerships, provide high-quality advice and quality assure executive briefings.

Eligibility

- 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.

Notes

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period for 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 flexible 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.

Getting to know the National Indigenous Australians Agency

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly to, and supports the Minister for Indigenous Australians, to implement whole-of-government policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes liaising closely with State and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as intended. The NIAA team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to address their unique needs.

📌 Assistant Director Engagement (Central Australia) (Alice Springs)
🏢 National Indigenous Australians Agency
📍 Alice Springs