Assistant Director, Closing the Gap - Indigenous Lead

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Darwin; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Reporting to the Director, you will lead implementation activities and provide strategic advice to support DEWR's commitments toward the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The role involves guiding DEWR business units to assess approaches, test innovations, and build genuine partnerships with First Nations stakeholders.

You will also lead monitoring and reporting, contribute to governance committees, embed priority reforms across DEWR, and mentor team members while fostering a positive,

Responsibilities

• Leading projects and work programs that support implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and DEWR's Closing the Gap commitments
• Providing strategic and evidence-based advice to senior leaders on policy, program and organisational reform issues affecting First Nations peoples
• Supporting DEWR business areas to implement Priority Reforms and embed culturally responsive and partnership-based approaches across DEWR
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders and acting as a trusted business partner to support organisational change
• Identifying emerging issues, risks and opportunities and providing practical recommendations to support decision-making
• Contributing to cross-government initiatives and collaborating with the National Indigenous Australians Agency, central agencies and other departments to share better practice approaches
• Leading monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities, including preparation of high-quality briefings, submissions and governance reporting
• Supporting and mentoring team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.

Job description

Reporting to the Director, you will lead implementation activities and provide strategic advice to support DEWR's commitments toward the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The role involves guiding DEWR business units to assess approaches, test innovations, and build genuine partnerships with First Nations stakeholders.

You will also lead monitoring and reporting, contribute to governance committees, embed priority reforms across DEWR, and mentor team members while fostering a positive,