National Indigenous Australians Agency
Tamika Watts is a Policy Officer at the National Indigenous Australians Agency, focusing on PBC Policy since February 2023. Previously, Tamika served as a Graduate Adviser in the Constitution Recognition and Communications team, as well as an Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Business Support Officer at the City of Marion. Other roles include Engagement Officer for Palladium's New Colombo Plan Administration, Project Officer for Housing at East Arnhem Regional Council, Administrative Officer at Ramingining School, and Business Manager at Fregon Anangu School. Tamika's experience in media includes positions as a Media Monitor at the University of South Australia and Journalist at Fresh927. Tamika holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Charles Darwin University (2020-2025) and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and International Relations from the University of South Australia (2012-2016).
National Indigenous Australians Agency
At the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), we are committed to supporting aspirations of First Nations peoples and removing barriers to ensure full and equal participation in the social and economic life of Australia. We leverage our partnerships and relationships to ensure First Nations voices are heard. We support the Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon Linda Burney MP, and work to influence policy across the entire Australian Government. We liaise closely with State and Territory governments, peak bodies and service providers to ensure Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise each community is unique. Our regional presence extends across Australia with staff based in each state and territory. Our staff work collaboratively and in genuine partnership with communities to ensure policies, programs and services address their unique needs. Areas of focus include health and wellbeing, education, employment, economic development, culture and heritage, land and the environment, housing, community safety, Closing the Gap, supporting the Indigenous voice co-design process, and constitutional recognition. NIAA is a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and our people are the heart of the NIAA. The NIAA shared values support our positive, inclusive and delivery orientated culture: • We respect multiple perspectives • We are professional and act with integrity • We invest in each other’s success • We are authentic • We deliver with purpose.