Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Jan 2020
Jawun is a not-for-profit organisation that leverages the capabilities of corporate, government and philanthropic Australia to support programs of change in Indigenous communities. Guided by the strategies of Indigenous leaders, Jawun seeks to foster long term partnerships that build sustainable capacity in Indigenous organisations and communities.
Corporate and government Australia through Jawun, send their employees on secondments to transfer skills and build capacity within Indigenous organisations. Our model is place-based, and we work across 11 regions in Australia. We rely on the Regional Managers/Directors to establish and foster relationships with our Indigenous partner organisations and lead a quality secondee experience.
Jawun has a full time opportunity commencing immediately for a resilient and highly motivated individual to join our national team and be permanently based in Nhulunbuy, North East Arnhem Land (NEAL), NT, reporting into our General Manager, Regions. This unique position commands an individual with a strong sense of self and is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a challenging yet extremely rewarding position. Working to tight and shifting timeframes, camping, project management, report writing, being on the ground and autonomous thinking represents just some of what this role has to offer.
The role is under the mentorship and guidance of the General Manager, Regions and requires someone who is committed to being a constant presence in the region, resilient to changing circumstances and work dynamics, and is a learning and development opportunity. This demanding role will see the Regional Manager/Director accountable for building trust and delivering on agreed priorities with our Indigenous partners as well as managing our secondee program. This role is instrumental to providing a committed Jawun presence in the region and managing secondees so that these skilled professionals add value.
The successful applicant will be provided with logistical and administration support from our head office in Sydney.
To be successful in this role you will be someone who aligns to and is able to advocate the Reform Agenda which the North East Arnhem Land region is leading. Moreover, you will have:
Salary package of up to $120k including superannuation (plus additional tax benefits and provided vehicle) is on offer dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
For position enquiries and application information please contact: Glenn Weston (General Manager, Regions) on 0499 608 853 or email [email protected].
A position description is attached.