Have you ever wanted to work in an organisation where you feel like you’re creating a positive impact every single day?

Join Australia's leading supplier diversity organisation and contribute to the Indigenous business sector.

Supply Nation is an organisation with purpose. Our team is inspired by our vision of creating a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector.

Your next career step could be instrumental in creating an Australia where everyone has the same opportunities to achieve their goals through business ownership.

THE ROLE

As a result of the continued growth of the organisation, a new full-time opportunity is now available for a Full Time Certification & Joint Venture Assessor, Indigenous Business, ideally based in Brisbane/Gold Coast (QLD) to join our National team in late July/early August 2022.

Working within the Indigenous Business team, the Certification & Joint Venture Assessor, Indigenous Business's overall objective is to ensure that our Indigenous Business verification program maintains the highest standard of integrity and authenticity and that Indigenous businesses' needs and enquiries are actioned where required.

This role will suit a strong communicator who is process focused with a keen eye for detail.

Reporting to the Head of Compliance, Indigenous Business the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the initial assessment of all new Indigenous business certification applications for criteria compliance, liaison with the Head of Compliance, Indigenous Business and Manager Indigenous Business Joint Ventures and Certification to allocate Certification interviews to Indigenous Business Officers (IBO’s) and final assessment and approval/denial of the certification of processed Indigenous Business certification applications following recommendations from IBO’s.

The Certification & Joint Venture Assessor, Indigenous Business will also be responsible for the initial assessment of Indigenous Businesses Joint Venture (IJV) applications to be registered on Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Direct including the coordination and conduct of site visits and/or interviews as required and reporting on applications for Joint Venture registration. The role may also include initial liaison with Joint Venture applicants to develop their Joint Venture to meet Supply Nation Indigenous Business Joint Venture criteria.

This is a new role, established to respond to the changing needs of the growing Indigenous business sector. The functions of the Certification & Joint Venture Assessor, Indigenous Business will continue to evolve with the needs of the organisation and our stakeholders.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY IF YOU HAVE:

• Been looking to make a difference through what you do
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians in business
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of small to medium business enterprises and business structures or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of different business models and company structures;
• An investigative mind that does not take information at face value and critically assesses information against a set standard
• A thorough understanding of governance documents and compliance requirements of various business structures
• High-level communication, analytical and liaison skills; in particular skills relevant to working with Indigenous communities and other key stakeholders

Demonstrated understanding of the Indigenous business sector, and previous experience working on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander issues/projects will be highly regarded.

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

NEED MORE REASONS TO APPLY?

• Work from home as part of our hybrid working environment
• As a Not-For-Profit organisation, Supply Nation can offer salary packaging benefits in addition to a competitive remuneration package
• We offer generous leave entitlements like paid parental leave, paid birthday leave and additional paid leave over our Christmas closure period
• You’ll be working alongside talented and passionate professionals in an organisation that’s growing and achieving significant goals in fostering opportunities for the Indigenous business sector.

Please visit our website to view the Position Description, or if you have any questions about the role please email [email protected] using the subject line: Certification & Joint Venture Assessor, Indigenous Business enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications for this position will close on the advertised closing date with an envisaged commencement in late July 2022 or early August 2022.