EOI Deputy Director, Aboriginal Economic Development

Tamworth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Impacted employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

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 Tamworth
Clerk Grade 11/12 starting from $149739 plus super and leave loading

About the Role

The Deputy Director Aboriginal Economic Development supports the Director Regional Economic Development Strategic Initiatives tosuccessfully deliver on Departmental priorities and strategies that improve economic outcomes for Aboriginal people communities and businesses. The Deputy Director works closely with all DPIRD Groups in the cluster including our Strategy/Policy and Data/Performance branches to embed an Aboriginal lens in all aspects of our work programs and ensure Aboriginal inclusion is considered in all our priorities for regional NSW. Focusing on the NSW Closing the Gap Priority Reform 5 (Employment Business Growth and Economic Prosperity) Aboriginal Economic Development aims to support aspirations that grow the Aboriginal business sector improve employment and training pathways for Aboriginal people and deliver economic prosperity to Aboriginal communities.

This is an identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

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 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:Sunday 18 January 2026 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

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.

This is an internal EOI opportunity.

To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalentor higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

Required Experience:

Director

Impacted employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.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 Queanb...