• Ongoing
• $98,575 - $108,492 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 Senior Adviser Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property supports the implementation and administration of the MDBA’s Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property (ICIP) Policy and First Nations Data Management Framework. The ICIP Senior advisor is responsible for liaising with internal teams to assist with ICIP related administration where needed, creating, and maintaining secure data environments, assisting in ICIP engagement with First Nations people and organisations as well as Policy and procedural review.
The ICIP Senior Adviser works with other MDBA First Nations teams, Commonwealth and State’s where required, to ensure consistency in approach, strategic alignment, and collaboration on the delivery and implementation of the Basin Plan.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to

• Support the development and implementation of the MDBA ICIP Policy.
• Work with the Basin Plan Review (BPR) specialist teams across multiple program types to effectively contribute to ensuring ICIP is held securely and utilised agreed purpose under the BPR.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal ICIP Policy systems with key partners, providing appropriate advice, and managing the resolution of emerging issues.
• Drive and develop new opportunities in consultation with your team, with community and partners to ensure the ICIP Policy maintains currency.
• Support mutually beneficial relationships across Commonwealth departments and state Governments.
• Draft a range of written products, tailored to your audience that are evidence based and consider intelligence formed through engagement with the ICIP annual review committee and partners.
• Contribute to project management activities including the administration and maintenance of Internal data management systems.
• Support 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.

Identified Position

This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers.

You will require cultural competency, including:

• understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.

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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