• Base Salary: $151,671 - $159,471 (p.a.)
• Full time, Continuous contract

What an awesome opportunity! Be part of a growing team that helps bring together the very best research organisations, Aboriginal Health services and Universities working in Central Australia to work together to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Working as the 2IC to the Executive Director you would be responsible for the administration and operational day-to-day management of the secretariat, drive the development of governance and reporting systems, help to manage partner-relationships and information exchange, oversight the communications functions, and develop and manage budgets.

With an eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, you would ensure the effective development and management of research agreements, including progress and outcomes measurements, working in concert with established and to-be-established review committees. You will enjoy the opportunity to help establish a new board, acting as company secretary and providing advice, input and hands-on development of governance documentation (policies and the like) as well as being responsible for the smooth administrative functioning of the board. This is an opportunity for someone aspiring to be an executive director or CEO to be mentored, developed and to grow experience and skills.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• District allowance and Remote Benefits

You will have:

• Experience in a leadership role with relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated high level of communication (verbal and written) including report writing, correspondence, grant writing and reporting
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets
• Demonstrated experience hiring, managing and positively supporting and growing staff
• Demonstrated project/ program management skills and experience, including managing conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• High level interpersonal skills, including responsive in a changing environment
• An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Control
• Applied cultural awareness including working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.

For more information on the position please contact John Huigen, Executive Director on 0448 515 563

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is appointed.

A position description is attached.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.