Senior Engagement Officer, Indigenous Electoral Participation Program

About the role

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is recruiting a Senior Engagement Officer for its Indigenous Electoral Participation Program in Perth, Western Australia. As part of a team, you will work with colleagues and community-level partners to identify and respond to barriers to First Nations electoral participation, using evidence and best practice to create and maintain key resources, support legislative change and uphold the AEC's commitment to continuous improvement. The role is an Affirmative Measures position open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver business outcomes by leading engagement with partners to support positive electoral participation outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Create and maintain key resources and support legislative change.
• Represent and explain agency positions in a range of forums.
• Contribute to the Branch Leadership Team, helping maintain a strong strategic focus, foster a proactive and inquisitive culture and champion service design and human-centred outcomes.
• Travel, including to remote locations, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and deliver outcomes in a complex, evolving environment, including experience in contract management or the ability to quickly acquire those skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce through coaching, guidance, knowledge sharing and constructive feedback.
• Experience managing agreements of varying complexity, including risk management, stakeholder relationships, performance reporting and financial acquittals.
• Commitment to working harmoniously within a small, geographically dispersed team.
• AEC employees must be Australian citizens; candidates involved in political affairs cannot be considered.
• Consent to character clearance and the security clearance required for the role.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, tailoring messages to varied audiences in a culturally appropriate way.
• Organisational, problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Desirable: qualifications in Indigenous studies or community engagement/education, and knowledge of relevant legislation, programs and policies.