What is it like to work at IP Australia?

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering Australia’s intellectual property (IP) rights system, specifically patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights.

At IP Australia, we sincerely strive to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the Australian community and recognises the important knowledge and skills Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to the work we do.

About the role

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for coordinating and advising on First Nations recruitment opportunities. This may include assisting with advice on and the development of policies, procedures and services related to First Nations recruitment, and talent acquisition pathways which support apprentice, cadet and graduate employment.

You'll assist us to promote a culturally responsive environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are empowered to achieve their full potential.

What your day will look like in the role

In this position you will:

coordinate talent acquisition pathways engagement events and programs that benefit diverse populations. This includes participating in working groups, committees, networks, university-based recruitment events and national recruitment campaigns

liaise with a range of key audiences including various networks, other agencies, Tafe, and Universities

maintain and update data across a range of recruitment systems and MS office applications ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

support team operations to provide accurate and timely advice on matters relating to recruitment, payroll and talent acquisition pathways

contribute to improving recruitment policies, systems and processes

foster a collaborative and positive team environment and contribute to a range of improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

To become our Recruitment Officer (First Nations - Affirmative Measure), you must:

be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be able to provide documentation as evidence to confirm your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage

be an Australian citizen at the time of application.

We also value:

recruitment experience in a government department and/or First Nations business

qualifications in human resources, business or psychology.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

Why work with us?

Offering a great work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and rewarding career paths, click here to see what current First Nations employees have to say about working at IP Australia.

We offer other competitive benefits, including:

work from home anywhere across Australia and/or hybrid office patterns for applicants who live in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne or Adelaide.

promotion and delivery of online and face-to-face cross-cultural awareness training to assist our people to understand cross-cultural differences with people from diverse groups

an inclusive workplace with access to cultural leave, and inclusive employee networks

opportunities to grow and expand your skills, experience and education

a focus on wellbeing initiatives supporting both physical and mental health.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at IP Australia have access to additional paid leave to participate in program events and activities such as ceremonial and/or cultural events such as NAIDOC week.

Want to know more?

Please review the candidate kit for further details about how to apply.