Deputy Director Aboriginal Economic Development (Identified)
Deputy Director Aboriginal Economic Development (Identified)
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Job Description
- Ongoing full time Identifiedopportunity
- Location Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally with a focus on Queanbeyan Armidale Dubbo and Coffs Harbour
- Clerk Grade 11/12 starting from $149739 plus super and leave loading
About the Role
- is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and
- identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and
- is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience providing expert advice reports and briefs to senior leaders to support strategic decisions.
- Ability to advise on effective ways to engage Aboriginal businesses and organisations in shaping new policies and programs.
- Skills in working with analysts service providers and Aboriginal stakeholders to design innovative approaches to improve economic self-determination
- Proven experience in leading a team to identify develop and deliver initiatives and projects aimed at supporting the establishment and growth of Aboriginal businesses.
- Proven leadership in promoting new strength-based approaches to Aboriginal empowerment across government.
- Strong ability to build partnerships with regional stakeholders government agencies the private sector and Aboriginal organisations to inform policy and improve economic outcomes.
- Experience engaging with internal teams and Aboriginal communities to implement strategies and business priorities that benefit Aboriginal people organisations and businesses.
Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV (max. 1 page) and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages)outlining your relevant skills and experience and why youre our ideal candidate.
If youd like to know more about the role please click here to view the role description.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Craig Jenkins Director Economic Development Network at or.
Applications close:Thursday 11th September 2025 at 11:55pm
About Us: Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve
Additional information
The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre- employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
