Associate Director, Indigenous Policy & Partnerships

Theibr; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre of Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) within ANU is seeking an Associate Director, Policy and Partnerships to lead the policy agenda, strategic partnerships and cross-sector engagement. The role translates research into practical policy outcomes and provides strategic advice on Indigenous economic rights and reform.

You will manage key partnerships, coordinate CIET’s portfolio of policy projects with governments and partners, and lead a cross-cultural team to deliver meaningful,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience, national or international leadership in Indigenous policy
• Indigenous knowledge, cultural expertise in relation to economic development
• Extensive record shaping Indigenous policy and systems reform with national outcomes
• Partnership-building and negotiation across First Nations, governments, industry
• Knowledge of UNDRIP, FPIC, Indigenous IP, data sovereignty and evaluation frameworks
• Strong strategic communication and public leadership skills
• Experience leading cross-cultural teams with rights-based practice
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and culturally safe practice

Responsibilities

• Lead CIET’s policy agenda, strategic partnerships and cross-sector engagement
• Translate research and evidence into practical policy outcomes
• Provide strategic advice on Indigenous economic rights and institutional reform
• Manage key partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate and drive CIET’s portfolio of policy projects with governments and partners

Skills

Indigenous policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy translation

Cross-cultural leadership

Public speaking

Rights-based practice

Strategic communication

Equal opportunity

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Centre of Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET) within ANU is seeking an Associate Director, Policy and Partnerships to lead the policy agenda, strategic partnerships and cross-sector engagement. The role translates research into practical policy outcomes and provides strategic advice on Indigenous economic rights and reform.

You will manage key partnerships, coordinate CIET’s portfolio of policy projects with governments and partners, and lead a cross-cultural team to deliver meaningful,