National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) Graduate Programs & Internships

About us – who we are

The National IndigenousAustralians Agency (NIAA) is committed to implementing the Government’s policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples.

The NIAA liaise closely with state and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples as intended.

Opportunities – what we offer graduates

We are one team with a culture that positions us with the right capability, people, passion and pride to make a difference. We are looking for motivated, authentic and resilient graduates who will embody the NIAA shared values and behaviours:

• We respect multiple perspectives
• We are authentic
• We are professional and act with integrity
• We invest in each other’s success
• We deliver with purpose.

The NIAA leads and coordinatesCommonwealth policy development, program design, implementation and service delivery, and important initiatives such as Australia’s Closing the Gap targets. As an NIAA graduate, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex, important and fulfilling work at the forefront of Indigenous Affairs.

We offer a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace with attractive remuneration packages including generous employer superannuation contributions.

About the program

• 12 months duration
• Based in Canberra with a potential rotation in one of our various metropolitan, regional and remote locations
• Choose from our Generalist or Corporate Stream
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Contribute to meaningful policies, programs and services

 

Policy & Programs / Operations & Delivery Streams

At the NIAA we work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and across the public service to implement policies and programs.

The Policy & Programs and Operations & Delivery streams will allow you to work in various areas of the Agency. These are for Graduates who are inquisitive, flexible and comfortable with change and ambiguity.

Our expertise spans across:

• Community and economic development housing
• Land and culture policy
• Education and youth policy
• Community safety and health and wellbeing 
• Recognition 
• Policy and empowered communities
• Closing the gap policy and evaluation
• Legal policy analysis and evaluation
• Grants and funding.

You will embrace all opportunities as you navigate through the Agency to better understand your strengths, capabilities and interests.

You want to work at the NIAA because you are passionate about improving the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

Corporate Stream

For the NIAA to implement policy, programs and services to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples our staff need the best capabilities and support to succeed. Our staff are supported by the Agency’s enabling functions which are integral to the achievement of the NIAA’s key priorities. Our corporate stream has opportunities in:

• Human resource management
• Communications and media
• IT
• Financial management.

The corporate stream is for individuals who are excited by the opportunity to provide high-quality services to support the work of the Agency.