Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Centre for Disease Control include:

• We're seeking a collaborative and influential professional who a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives, and a proven ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
• Key responisbilities include:
• lead the development and implementation of the Australian CDC's Governance of Indigenous Data work program, helping to embed Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles across the organisation's data policies, governance arrangements and ways of working
• work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities, peak bodies and experts to build trusted partnerships and ensure First Nations perspectives inform the development and governance of public health data
• support implementation of Priority Reforms for the National Agreement on Closing the Gap under the Australian CDC Data Strategy
• provide authoritative advice to senior leaders on governance of Indigenous data, governance reform, stewardship, ethics and emerging opportunities and risks affecting public health data
• build capability across the Australian CDC by supporting business areas to incorporate Indigenous Data Sovereignty considerations into policy development, surveillance, research, data use and decision-making
• work collaboratively with Commonwealth agencies, jurisdictions, researchers and other partners to advance nationally consistent approaches to public health data governance and stewardship.
• Agency Employment Act
• Australian Centre for Disease Control

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Relevant qualifications and experience, including demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with priority populations, including people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• candidates from priority population groups, or candidates with experience working with priority populations, who meet the requirements above will also be highly regarded.
• Qualifications in public health, health sciences, data governance, information management, data analytics, or a related field are also highly desirable. Equivalent experience will also be considered, where extensive relevant work experience demonstrates the skills, knowledge and capabilities required for the role.
• It is a requirement for anyone who is employed by the CDC to be an Australian citizen.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Hybrid. Details: Hybrid working arrangements can be negotiated.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.