Salary at National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

New pay seems well-placed, especially for a graduate.

Very happy.

I am happy! Still waiting on Tatts though

It is good to know that you can make a business case to jump multiple pay points at the changeover

The pay does really reflect the work we do. We are also guaranteed a small increase every year to keep up with cost of living.

It's government, so it's not the best, particularly at this lower level. That said, it is disappointing to be working in government and still really feeling the pinch of this cost of living crisis (even as a single 20-something). There are many other perks to working in government, but it's still stressful to be scraping by on a government wage.

Pay can always be better, we're public servants.

Salary is good but does not match cost of living including housing in Canberra, causing personal difficulties.

Flex time, travel allowance

I am satisfied.

Could be better- especially for the lower grade APS level staff.

Seems very fair that grads will start at APS4 next year. Would be good to see it extend to Career Starters, they are absolutely underpaid.

As a graduate, we start off a wage too low, and with our qualifications there should be a tier award rate if you have a Masters or PhD .

While the starting salary is a bit lower, salary progression is fairly quick.

Currently APS3 whilst on grad program

I am unsatisfied with my pay as I am still on probation as a graduate. Understandably, with decades of professional experience, this is a back step financially, but is a means to an end to get my foot in the door with the APS.

My salary is very generous for an entry-level job.

Superannuation is fantastic. The starting salary is a little lower compared to costs of living, especially with relocating for work, but salary progression is good with a pay increase in the first six months.

It is an honour to travel to remote First Nations communities that are difficult to otherwise access.

Probably culturally sensitive leave policies (a day of NAIDOC Leave for all staff).

Cultural leave, NAIDOC leave, moving expenses

Due to our coverage around the country, we are blessed to have colleagues around the country that we can learn from.

Generous leave, flex time, great superannuation, very reasonable working hours.

Flexible working arrangements and fairly generous leave - which you have the option to take at half-pay to extend the time.

Cultural leave, study leave, flex time

Culture and connection with mob.

15.4% Superannuation

Personal leave (sick leave) is upfront. This makes the workplace very accessible, so even though I started recently I don't have to build flex in order to take time off when I'm sick. This is one thing I am concerned about when applying to work in other places.

Travel and accommodation is paid for on regional rotations.

Lots of training and development opportunities, the ability to travel for work and partnership with other departments.

As a First Nations person working for this organisation, it is important for me to be familiar with First Nations issues. For me, this enables me to say, read articles about the issues that First Nations people experience, but doing my work time - for me, this is a perk.

Relocation expenses covered, time for cultural competency training, opportunities to travel and work in different business areas, competitive Super.