The Deputy CEO will support the CEO to provide strategic leadership for NASCA ensuring that our services are delivered to the highest
standards of quality and performance, fulfilling our mission and core values, and leading by example.

The Deputy will work alongside the CEO to establish strong relationships and to provide strategic leadership and direct management for the Operations Team, Finance, Governance and Government Relations with indirect oversight of the Senior Management Team.
The Deputy CEO must have an understanding of issues associated with First Nation inequalities and a strong commitment to social justice.

They should possess strategic planning and business knowledge to contribute to the organisation's success. Advanced skills in reporting,
data analysis, and the ability to work across Operations, Finance, and Governance are essential. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, self-driven, and demonstrate initiative in their work.

Key Responsibilities

1. To report to the CEO and proactively engage in reflective supervision.
2. To lead on key partnerships with particular focus on government contracts and acquittals and developing strong government relationships and submissions as required.
3. To have oversight of the Senior Management Team, nurturing a collaborative and supportive team culture.
4. To prepare and present (as required) Board papers and reports to support the Board to effectively govern the organisation, including ORIC compliance.
5. To ensure the maintenance and further development of key performance indicators to measure the organisation’s impact and ensure contracts are delivered to a high standard, meeting all funding requirements.
6. To ensure the establishment of mechanisms for listening to the views of those we support, stakeholders and the local community to inform new academies and to develop both Business and Development Plans in conjunction with the CEO and Senior Management Team.
7. To develop relationships to deliver the organisation’s ambitions and to provide support to the CEO and Senior Management Team to secure partnerships and grants from funding bodies.
8. To have effective line management of the Operations Team and the Finance Director and ensuring the the teams are operating at best practice.
9. To take strategic responsibility for implementing quality assurance ensuring that policies and procedures are consistently implemented across services, meeting contractual and legal expectations.
10. To ensure the development and maintenance of appropriate internal recording and information systems, monitoring and data collection.

Desired skills and experience

1. Excellent strategy and planning skills with experience developing and implementing organisational strategies.
2. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship development skills with experience establishing and strengthening relationships.
3. Enterprise strategy and planning skills with operational experience.
4. Good writing skills with experience writing business proposals government submissions and reports.
5. Deep experience with engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
6. Excellent organisational and effective time management skills with experience managing competing priorities.
7. High level proactivity with high degree of autonomy and initiative.

selection Criteria

1. Deep knowledge and understanding of issues facing First Nations peoples, and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, highly demanding environment with competing deadlines and priorities.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, cross-cultural knowledge and the ability to build relationships and to work in partnership with diverse community groups including national level representatives of organisations and peak bodies.
4. Demonstrated ability in the areas of compliance, governance, and contract management.
5. Ability and willingness to travel, for short periods, and to participate in NASCA's programs, conduct community engagement, and support community initiatives.
6. Demonstrated excellent administrative skills, including accuracy, attention to detail, planning, time management, and delegation.
7. An excellent ability to develop and maintain effective high-level working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, including staff, community members and funders.

Must Haves

• Applicants must identify as a First Nation person.
• Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
• Experience in a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation.
• A drivers licence.
• Working with children and AFP clearances.
• Cross-cultural intelligence.
• Passion for social justice and equality for First Nation peoples.

For more information: contact the NASCA team on 02 8399 3071 or via [email protected], using the subject line: Deputy CEO enquiry via EthicalJobs.