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Murray Darling Basin Authority

Assistant Director, Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) - Affirmative Measure - Indigenous

Canberra

August 29, 2024

  • Ongoing
  • $118,409 -$129,870 plus 15.4% Superannuation
  • Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura or Wodonga


Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Position

The Assistant Director Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) is responsible for delivering, Implementing, and administering the MDBA’s Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) Policy and First Nations Data Management Framework. The ICIP Assistant Director is responsible for liaising with internal teams to ensure First Nations data environments are maintained and secure. The role is also responsible for designing, managing, and overseeing the delivery of internal and external ICIP and Cultural Training.

The Assistant Director ICIP works with the Director, First Nations Strategy and Assistant Director Strategy, to provide leadership focusing on ensuring organisational coordination of First Nations water activities and First Nations engagement for the Basin Plan review. Works with other MDBA teams to ensure consistency in approach, strategic alignment, and collaboration.

The ICIP Assistant Director will oversee the delivery of ICIP engagement with First Nations people and organisations as well as ICIP Policy collaboration with Commonwealth and State water agency partners. The role will also manage internal and external ICIP policy and process procedural review, manage staff and associated budgets, and assist the Director of First Nations Strategy as required.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to

  • In conjunction with the Director and Assistant Director, First Nations Strategy, jointly lead the First Nations Strategy team.
  • Work with other MDBA teams to ensure a consistent approach to First Nations engagement activities, strategic alignment to Rivers for Generations and Basin Plan implementation.
  • Provide management to the First Nations Strategy ICIP team and oversee the development and implementation of the MDBA ICIP Policy.
  • Provide support and advice to the First Nations Data Management Framework and cultural data systems.
  • Work with the Basin Plan Review (BPR) project teams and other areas to help ensure the MDBAs ICIP Policy is fully implemented.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of internal ICIP Policy systems, providing appropriate advice, and managing the resolution of emerging issues.
  • Drive and develop new opportunities in consultation with First Nations teams, with community and partners to ensure the ICIP Policy maintains currency.
  • Facilitate mutually beneficial relationships across Commonwealth departments and state Governments.
  • Keep abreast of domestic and international ICIP and IDS developments.
  • Support the ICIP annual review committee.
  • Administer project management activities including reporting and the administration of budgets.
  • Oversee the internal First Nations data discovery and cataloguing activities.
What we offer you
  • You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
  • At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
  • Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
  • Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
  • Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
  • Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
  • Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
  • Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
  • A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
  • Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

Affirmative Measure Position

This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and service providers, or is involved in the development of programmes and policy. You will require a high level of cultural competency, including:
  • demonstrated understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  • demonstrated high level capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
The filling of this vacancy 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

Tell me more

It is easy to apply for a job at the MDBA. Go to www.mdba.gov.au/careers and tell us what makes you the ideal candidate. Take the opportunity to work with the MDBA as we continue to make a difference through the protection and enhancement of the environment.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Janice Goodwins, janice.goodwins@mdba.gov.au
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