Who we are looking for

You are a committed, energetic and curious person who embodies NIAA’s values and behaviours

• We respect multiple perspectives.
• We are authentic.
• We are professional and act with integrity.
• We invest in each other’s success.
• We deliver with purpose.

You are motivated to achieve the Agency’s vision and purpose

• You are committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• You are a high achiever who wants to make a difference to the future of our country through your contributions in the Australian Public Service.
• You have awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses and are able to identify opportunities to develop and broaden your skills and knowledge.
• You have an understanding of the work of the Agency.

You have an awareness of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples

• You demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• You are aware of how to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• You are committed to further developing your cultural competency and awareness.
• You are genuine with a positive approach to diversity and individual differences.

You have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• You appropriately adapt your communication style to communicate information with influence.
• You write simply, clearly and concisely in a well-structured and logical way.
• You have strong relationship management skills and can establish positive rapport with people at all levels, and are able to build, maintain and use networks.
• You are able to work and achieve outcomes both independently and as part of a team.

You have demonstrated sound judgment and problem solving skills

• You understand the relationship between issues and how they might connect as part of a larger, complex problem.
• You can gather and analyse data from multiple sources of information and have the confidence to probe for further information when required to make rational decisions.
• You actively gather relevant views and consult appropriately.
• You approach problems with an innovative and creative mindset to find workable solutions.

You are agile and resilient

• In the face of obstacles, you persevere to achieve personal and professional goals.
• You work productively in a high pressure environment and adapt and respond well to change and ambiguity, and make the most of the opportunities they present.
• You know how to use your strengths to get through busy and difficult times in the workplace.
• You are able to quickly process and understand new information.