Job Summary
- $117,776 - $141,106per annum + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 23rd Feb 2024
- Regional NT > Tennant Creek
Exciting opportunity for a full time Governance and Policy Manager, based in Tennant Creek.
Join this community-based organisation and make a genuine difference to our community!
This is an integral and rewarding role within our Corporate Governance Section, providing the chance to experience real job satisfaction every day - don't miss out!
You will be joining a friendly and professional team, where you will receive personal and professional development opportunities from an employer who wants to provide optimum working conditions!
Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation (AHAC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation which provides primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of Tennant Creek and the surrounding Barkly region, dedicated to ‘Closing the Gap’ in Aboriginal health within remote Australia.
Anyinginyi consists of five different sections (Health Services, Business Services, Public Health Unit, Sports and Recreation, and Piliyintinji-Ki Stronger Families) which allow them to have a holistic approach to health ensuring that clients' physical and emotional health and wellbeing is given the utmost priority.
Anyinginyi's mission is to be a provider of high quality holistic primary health care services featuring prevention and treatment in the Barkly region in a culturally responsive way.
Year-round blue skies, stunning landscapes and vibrant, diverse and warm communities - that's life in the Northern Territory! Only a short flight from most Australian cities, Tennant Creek is not just a must-see destination renowned for its individual identity and rich cultural heritage but is a remarkable community to set up home in!
As a small regional centre, Tennant Creek does not have the facilities one would find in larger country towns like Katherine or Alice Springs however it does provide for all the basics that most people require. There is a supermarket similar to a large IGA store, Post Office, clothing and furniture stores, Pharmacy, Newsagent, two banks (ANZ & Westpac), restaurants and coffee shops and four hotels/motels. It also has sporting facilities (e.g. swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis court, football ground, car racing track), and several tourists attractions within easy reach Like our Beautiful Lake Mary Ann!
The Executive Officer’s Primary Purpose of the Role is to lead work on strategy, planning and risk management, and provides advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on critical issues, opportunities, and risks to improve the effective and efficient functioning of Anyinginyi Health.
Leading a small team ensuring all policies, governance and board secretariat tasks are up to date and compliant.
More specifically, some of your duties will include (but will not be limited to):
To be considered for this position, you must maintain Respect for Traditional Culture and cultural diversity and acquire the ability to communicate effectively within a diverse working environment. Knowledge of strategic and business planning and demonstrated experience in reviewing and developing policies supporting business processes and systems, confident to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, with strong conceptual and analytical skills. High level interpersonal and professional written and oral communication skills and attention to detail, and well-developed engagement and influencing skills to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures.
Tertiary qualifications in Governance, Risk, or related discipline or demonstrated experience in an Aboriginal community controlled primary health care environment will be highly regarded.
The Governance and Policy Manager requires a current NT Driver’s License to be successful in their application.
Please note: A National Police Clearance and Ochre Card (NT Working with Children’s) card obtainment is a requirement prior to commencement in this role. Please refer to NT Safe for further information.
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation where you can really make a difference in our local community, we want to hear from you!
No recruitment agencies please