Director, First Nations Digital Inclusion & Policy

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking a Director in the First Nations Programs team within the Consumer Safeguards, Media and Connectivity Division (CSMCD) in Canberra.

You will lead policy and program delivery to advance First Nations digital inclusion and Closing the Gap outcomes, including advisory group coordination and program governance.

Qualifications

• Strategic capability in policy reform and program delivery.
• High-level negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical capacity for reporting and Indigenous data sovereignty.
• Exceptional written and oral communication for executive briefings.
• Ability to lead teams, manage workflows and drive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy reform and program delivery for First Nations digital inclusion.
• Support cross-branch work on First Nations initiatives and advisory group secretariat.
• Undertake research and analysis on priority issues affecting First Nations communities.
• Develop persuasive briefing papers, speeches and proposals for policy changes.
• Coordinate strategy, planning, implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation & collaboration

Governance & reporting

Executive communication

People & culture leadership

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking a Director in the First Nations Programs team within the Consumer Safeguards, Media and Connectivity Division (CSMCD) in Canberra.

You will lead policy and program delivery to advance First Nations digital inclusion and Closing the Gap outcomes, including advisory group coordination and program governance.