ABORIGINAL AND AUSTRALIAN STUDIES Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Development A Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development will open up opportunities for you by adding a new dimension of SATAC CODE – 1GD021 knowledge and skills to your existing qualification. Graduates from Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) this course working in a range of different government and other professional roles enhance their employability by strengthening SATAC CODE – 1GD521 and deepening their understanding of the interface between Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) policy-related aspects of their work and the needs and aspirations UAC CODE – 822050 of the broader Indigenous community. Casuarina, Online (Commonwealth Supported) Graduates can credit their studies in the graduate diploma UAC CODE – 872050 towards a Master of Public Policy. Casuarina, Online (Full Fee) Potential employment opportunities include roles in government and non-government organisations related to Indigenous affairs DURATION – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time in areas such as research, policy development, or media and communications and academia. DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate ABOUT THE COURSE certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent Our Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development, international qualification in a relevant field. will build on your professional knowledge and experiences by Consideration will also be given to those who do not have one of providing you with a critical understanding of important aspects of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years relevant Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia. professional experience, for example in policy development, You will examine key issues of Indigenous policy development research, governance or service delivery. Applicants must provide and implementation, economic development and participation, further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with traditional and modern governance structures, and intellectual their application. and cultural property rights in current social and political contexts. This unique course is an essential foundation for respectful and accountable engagement with Indigenous people and the current social and political issues they face in Australia and internationally. This is an important course, if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of: > the workings of government and policy > the structures and functions of governance in relation to Indigenous people > the practice of cultural engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people > the culture and language of Yolngu people. Charles Darwin University 76 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees