Indigenous Economic Policy & Partnerships Lead

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University invites applications for an Associate Director, Policy and Partnerships within the Centre of Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET). This senior leadership role steers policy, partnerships and cross-sector engagement to advance Indigenous economic reform at a national level.

You will translate research into practical policy outcomes, manage key partnerships with First Nations, government, industry and philanthropy, and lead a culturally safe, rights-based

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience
• National or international reputation for leadership in Indigenous policy
• High level Indigenous knowledge and economic development expertise
• Extensive record shaping Indigenous economic policy and systems reform
• Proven ability to translate research into legislation, regulation and institutional design
• Exceptional partnership-building and negotiation across First Nations, governments, industry and philanthropy
• Deep knowledge of UNDRIP, FPIC, Indigenous IP, data sovereignty and Indigenous-led evaluation frameworks
• Outstanding strategic communication and public leadership skills
• Experience leading cross-cultural teams and embedding 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 reform
• Manage key partnerships and stakeholder relationships
• Coordinate and drive CIET’s portfolio of policy projects with governments and partners
• Oversee policy initiatives and represent CIET in key forums
• Lead a cross-cultural team delivering meaningful, culturally safe outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Indigenous policy

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Cross-cultural leadership

Strategic communication

Rights-based practice

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

The Australian National University invites applications for an Associate Director, Policy and Partnerships within the Centre of Indigenous Economic Transformation (CIET). This senior leadership role steers policy, partnerships and cross-sector engagement to advance Indigenous economic reform at a national level.

You will translate research into practical policy outcomes, manage key partnerships with First Nations, government, industry and philanthropy, and lead a culturally safe, rights-based