We are seeking a high performing and talented Assistant Director to provide strategic direction and leadership in AIATSIS’s Research Policy and Ethics Team.

The key duties of the position include:

• undertaking Indigenous research, inform Indigenous research policy development and support research knowledge transfer
• supporting the expansion of AIATSIS’s Indigenous Research Knowledge Exchange Platform, Yumi Sabe
• strategically managing several research projects, including grant projects, set priorities, establish work plans, allocate resources and evaluate project outcomes
• managing and leading the operation of the team, including taking responsibility for the performance and outputs of the team
• reporting to AIATSIS governance committees, partner organisations, government departments and other parties on the progress and results of projects
• providing leadership and develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• the development of complex correspondence and resources to promote AIATSIS work in the research space
• other duties as directed.

Eligibility

Our ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Director will have:

• demonstrated ability to provide leadership, build partnerships and develop productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and peoples, and with academic, government and community stakeholders in the research and ethics sector
• proven ability to strategically manage several projects, set priorities, establish work plans, allocate resources and evaluate project outcomes, and contribute to team planning, decisions and development
• strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise, inspire and motivate staff, as well as building team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and management, and creating career development opportunities
• demonstrated ability to communicate with influence, in writing and verbally, in order to advise, liaise and effectively and respectfully negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• demonstrated ability to undertake research and provide analysis, guidance and briefing and reporting on complex matters as well as the ability to develop policy and procedures
• suitable qualifications such as postgraduate qualifications, be completing a postgraduate degree, or able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and/or work experience in research and/or research management.

Cultural Capability

All roles at AIATSIS require a high level of cultural capability and critical self-reflexivity that includes:

• an understanding of the AIATSIS vision to create a world in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s knowledge and cultures are recognised, respected, celebrated and valued
• an informed, authentic and respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies, including ethical research and policy matters related to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• the capability to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ voices, experiences and perspectives in all of our work.

Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. If the job is ‘Identified’, then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.

The filling for the role of Assistant Director is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under section 8(1) of the ‘Racial Discrimination Act 1975’. This vacancy is only available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait people.

For more information, contact Felicity Thiessen at 02 6129 3940 or felicity.thiessen@aiatsis.gov.au.