National Indigenous Australians Agency
Tanya Malthouse is an experienced professional in regional management with a focus on Indigenous affairs in Australia. Currently serving as the Regional Manager for South Queensland at the National Indigenous Australians Agency since July 2019, Tanya has previously held leadership roles such as Regional Manager at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Regional Director for South East Queensland (North) at the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. Tanya's career also includes extensive experience as a Program Manager at the Department of Housing and Public Works from 2006 to 2014. Tanya holds a Bachelor of Psychology with a specialization in Social Research Methods and Clinical Counselling from James Cook University.
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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.