**This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
Organisational Values:
- Professional Integrity
We treat all our people with dignity and respect
- Quality
We always strive to do our best and improve the way we do things.
- Responsibility
We commit to the actions we take to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
- Client Focus
We work toward improving the health and wellbeing of our clients and community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and promote the philosophy of a community controlled Aboriginal service and need for an Aboriginal health and family service
- Manage the operations of the Corporation, consistent with the philosophy of Njernda Aboriginal Corporation and the needs of the Aboriginal Community
- Manage the operations of the Corporation ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and funding body requirements.
- Be responsible for the development and implementation of all operational policies and procedures
- In conjunction with the Finance Manager, be responsible for the management of the Corporation’s funds including the preparation of budgets and financial reports to the Board and funding bodies.
- Ensure the Board is provided with the support information and expertise required to effectively meet their statutory and governance responsibilities.
- Report to the Board on the overall management and operations of the Njernda Aboriginal Corporations programs and services, particularly their strengths and weakness, opportunities, and threats.
- Foster positive working relationships with government, funding, and other sector bodies.
- Work in partnership with other agencies to deliver programs and services.
- Have a working knowledge of funding sources and position the organisation to take maximum advantage of funding opportunities as they arise.
- Participate in the work of Aboriginal peak bodies such as NACCHO, VACCHO and LMARG
- Develop and maintain a positive image and relations between the Corporation and the Aboriginal and broader communities
- Work collaboratively with service managers, provide effective leadership and drive development of existing and new programs and services
- Foster a strong team spirit within the organisation
- Ensure that programs and services are consistent with the Corporation’s philosophy, funding body requirements and relevant service standards
- Ensure that the Njernda Aboriginal Corporations programs and services are effectively co-ordinated and integrated with outside services and Agencies,
- Ensure that appropriate systems are in place for employment, supervision, and training
- Participate in ongoing training and development
- Always ensure the confidentiality of Corporation and client information
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records
- Other duties as directed
- Act, always, in a professional manner in accordance with the policies and practices of the Corporation.
Key selection criteria:
- Experience in the development and management of staff and programs within an Aboriginal, community controlled organisation.
- An understanding of and commitment to Aboriginal Culture
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff in a multi skilled and multi professional team
- An understanding of Aboriginal health and welfare issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Previous experience in financial management
- Computer skills
- Understanding and commitment to current Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Other relevant information:
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Police check & Working with Children check.
- Commitment to equal opportunity and occupational health and safety
Principles and practices are required.
- You will need to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury you know about which could be affected by the described work duties. Under section 82 (7) of the Accident Compensation Act, failure to disclose such a pre-existing illness or injury will mean that, if employed, you will not be paid compensation for that condition.
Wage Classification:
HSUA (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services) Award 2002
All applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria and include a recent resume
Written applications should include a covering letter. Please include the names and telephone contacts of at least two referees and forward to:
Address your application marked: “Private & Confidential”
To: C/- T.Shelley – Njernda Board
P.O Box 201
Echuca VIC 3564
Email NjerndaBoard@njernda.com.au
All applications close: 17th November 2021
Please check the closing date to ensure your application is received within the specified time. Applications may be posted, emailed, hand delivered or faxed (provided that a hard copy is posted on the same day). Applications may be posted, emailed, hand delivered or faxed (provided that a hard copy is posted on the same day).
All applications close: 15th Nov 2021
