• Principal Advisor, Aboriginal Engagement (Aboriginal Identified), IPART Officer G
• Ongoing role within the NSW Government
• Perfect opportunity to grow your career in a smaller organisation
• Central Sydney location, with flexible working conditions and remote working options
• Make a positive difference to the provision of essential services for Aboriginal organisations, businesses, and communities in NSW

About the role

The Strategy Team at IPART are looking for a Principal Advisor, Aboriginal Engagement to join their close-knit team of four.  This role will have a key focus on providing advice and support on engaging and working with Aboriginal organisations, businesses and communities. 

Reporting into the Director, Strategy this role also contributes to the development, implementation and management of capability building initiatives across IPART. The role will also have input to broader corporate strategy and strategic projects.

About you

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to lead the development of IPART’s Aboriginal engagement strategy and related capability. The successful applicant will have excellent community and stakeholder relationship skills, be able to think outside the box and be passionate about the development and success of Aboriginal organisations, businesses, and communities.

This role requires you to be a solution orientated self-starter who values working in a cohesive and driven team. You will need to be comfortable operating independently but will be well supported to successfully deliver initiatives and outcomes. You will also need to be able to think strategically and creatively to deliver results within a constrained environment.

The salary range for the position is $151,046 - $162,663 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

You can read the role description – here

Essential requirements

Aboriginal identified roles are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Roles are specifically noted under the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) for Aboriginal people who meet the required criteria.

As Aboriginality is a genuine requirement of this role, it is essential that the successful applicant identifies as a person of Aboriginal descent. Aboriginal as defined by the Aboriginal Lands Rights Act 1983 (NSW) is a person who:

• identifies as a person of Australian Aboriginal descent
• presents documentation identifying their family’s Aboriginal descent, and,
• is accepted by their local Aboriginal community as a person of Aboriginal descent.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements but are passionate about your culture and have the ability to support and achieve positive social, economic and cultural development in Aboriginal communities and a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!

About us

The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price.

IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues.

Our organisational values are:

• Integrity and courage – We are willing to make the difficult decisions
• Curiosity and openness – We seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work
• Respect and inclusion – We bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions
• Making a difference – We pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW

If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you!

For more information go to Work at IPART.

Applying for the role

Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.  

You must also separately address each of the following Targeted Questions (300 words limit per question). Please note failure to provide a response to these questions may limit your application progressing to the next stage. 

1. Please outline your relevant experience in engaging with Aboriginal communities, organisations and businesses.
2. Provide an example of a time you led a project to improve organisation capability with minimal supervision.

Late applications will not be accepted. 

For further information about the details of this role please contact Tegan Tembe, Director, Strategy, at [email protected] using the subject line: Principal Advisor - Aboriginal Engagement (Aboriginal Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 02 9019 1939.  

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or Sandy Anderson, at [email protected].

For more information about the Confirmation of Aboriginality guidelines, please contact Aboriginal HR via [email protected]

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility 

IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health and people of mature age. 

If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form or by emailing us at  [email protected].

Additional information

• This recruitment process may include pre-employment screening
• To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia who identifies as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• This recruitment activity may be utilised to create a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. 

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.