Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

­­­­It’s the weekend! Plenty of time to polish up that resume…📄 We have the following vacancies currently open at #DITRDCA: Closing Sunday 9 February ⭐ APS6 – Senior Policy Officers, Land Transport Policy ⭐ APS4 – Executive Assistants (Various) Closing Sunday 10 February ⭐ APS4 – Freedom of Information Case Officer, Government Services Branch Closing Monday 10 February ⭐ EL1 – Assistant Director, Classification Branch Closing Tuesday 11 February ⭐ APS6 – Divisional Support Officer (Finance), STEP Divisional Support Unit Closing Sunday 16 February ⭐ APS5 – Executive Assistants (Various) You can find more information about all of these positions at https://lnkd.in/eF7rbkuT #WorkWithUs #WeAreHiring

Learn about the Australian Government’s Age Assurance Technology trial at a free stakeholder event on February 6. The trial will help determine the effectiveness of technology aimed at improving online safety for young Australians ⬇

Exciting news! 🎉 The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) has now connected 20,000 families with free broadband. To further support cost of living relief for Australian families, the program has been extended until 2028! This extension means eligible families can continue to sign up and fill the available 30,000 places, with free services running for both new and existing families until 30 June 2028. To be eligible, families and carers must: 🧒 Have a school age student at home (full or part time), enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12) 🏠 Not have an active NBN internet service in the past 14 days 📶 Live in a premise that can access the NBN network through a standard connection. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dMV8x9uH Anglicare Victoria The Smith Family The Salvation Army St Vincent de Paul Society Australia

Applications are open for #IndigenousApprenticeshipsProgram! The program is a great way to join one of the many government departments and agencies in the Australian Public Service, including ours, and make a difference in the lives of Australians. You’ll get a full-time position, competitive salary and a nationally recognised qualification when you complete the program. You don’t need any previous experience to apply. Services Australia recruiting on behalf of the Australian Public Service. For more information, go to https://lnkd.in/gUvfdBM National Indigenous Australians Agency

We’re looking for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leaders based in northern Australia to join the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group 🤝 Successful applicants will have the opportunity to provide advice to the Australian Government and in doing so, advise on pan-northern Indigenous business issues and solutions, and the prosperity and self-determination of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in northern Australia. Expressions of Interest for Chair and Member vacancies are now open. Apply before 28 February 2025✍ For more information on how to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/5uh5nd52 Queensland Indigenous Business Network First Nations Chamber of Commerce and Industry Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber Regional Development Australia (Pilbara) RDA Tropical North Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd Regional Development Australia Northern Territory Charles Darwin University Murri Chamber of Commerce Office of Northern Australia

Visual and audible alerts to encourage seatbelt wearing will soon be in new Australian buses with the introduction of an Australian Design Rule. The alerts – similar to those found on aircraft – will apply to new bus and coach models from 1 November 2026 to help improve traveller safety. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/g8P_57mF #RoadSafety #Buses

You may not realise it, but the symbols and icons you see in a First Nations artwork have special meaning to the artist and their mob. ‘It means everything,’ said Yulwallaraay Gamilaraay artist Melissa Stannard. ‘Our heart and soul, our DNA, our blood, our passion … Everything we make has our story in it, has our lineage, our heritage.’ Watch our video series exploring the impact #FakeArt has on First Nations artists and their communities: https://lnkd.in/gQ2V7ezN #ICIP #Revive #FirstNationsCulture . . . National Indigenous Australians Agency Cairns Art Gallery Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)

What would the world look like today without wireless connectivity? 🤔 Dr Karl, Australian science broadcaster and author, shares his thoughts on the benefits of wireless connectivity. Find out more ➡ www.eme.gov.au

A response to the Productivity Commission’s study examining the value, nature and structure of markets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and craft has been released. The government supports the majority of recommendations in the report with a number of actions already underway as part of the National Cultural Policy, Revive, including: ▪ reviewing the Indigenous Art Code to strengthen the protections for First Nations artists and consumers across the country ▪ continuing to invest in First Nations art centres and sector organisations through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program ▪ supporting professional development and training for First Nations peoples to ensure that artists are treated ethically and receive a fair return for their work ▪ developing stand-alone legislation to protect First Nations traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions, including to address the harm caused by fake art, merchandise and souvenirs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaf8ydZh #FirstNationsCulture #ICIP #Revive Photo: Reef 2024, Florence Gutchen, Erub Island artist. ICIP: This artwork includes artistic works which incorporate Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and traditional knowledge of Erub Island, used with permission.

A working group of eight First Nations experts has been established to partner in the development of new laws to protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, and address the harm caused by fake First Nations art. ▪ Dr Terri Janke (Chair) ▪ James Morgan ▪ Dr Alana Gall ▪ Aurora Milroy ▪ Craig Aspinall ▪ Professor Deen Justin Sanders OAM ▪ Bibi Barba ▪ Chrissy Grant Read about the First Nations expert working group members: https://lnkd.in/g-fu8v-e #ICIP #FirstNationsCulture #Revive Photo: ©Moa Arts, No. 2 Reef II. ICIP: This artwork includes artistic works which incorporate Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) and traditional knowledge of the Mualgal people of Mua Lag. Used with permission. . . . National Indigenous Australians Agency Terri Janke James Morgan Dr Alana Gall Aurora Milroy Craig Aspinall GAICD Prof. Deen Sanders OAM bibi barba Chrissy Grant