Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 6th Jul 2020
We are the Adnyamathanha (ad-nya-mut-na) people. “Adnya” means “rock” and “matha” means “group” or “group of people”. Our people used to roam throughout this country from the Northern Flinders South to Port Augusta and as far east as Broken Hill. When pastoral leases were established our people were forced to camp together and travel less. Five tribes then came together the Kuyani, Wailpi, Yadliaura, Pilatapa and Pangkala.
Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Community (NCAC) body responsible for the management of all governance, programs and services at the community of Nepabunna in South Australia. Nepabunna is nestled in the picturesque northern Flinders Ranges region, 65km east of Leigh Creek on Adnyamathanha traditional lands. NCAC also manages the 58,000ha Nantawarrina, Australia’s first officially declared Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).
The CEO’s role is to provide overall leadership and management for the organisation to ensure the aspirations of the members are achieved. The CEO has overall responsibility for all governance, reporting, staff and project management and local services delivery in line with relevant legislation and funding agreements. This role operates within a cross-cultural setting. It requires a leader that is flexible & adaptable who is able to work with multiple stakeholders at any given time.
About you: We are looking for a role model within the community that demonstrates and encompass exemplary ethical standards and personal integrity. The role requires personal qualities of determination, initiative, patience, tolerance and flexibility plus an ability to adapt to the cultural setting.
This is an excellent career and lifestyle opportunity for an active and positive manager to join our community and to continue the good work of our local government community organisation. NCAC has been operating since 1974. We have an exciting future.
Essential
Desirable (but not essential)
In return for your efforts, we offer:
Should you require any further information about this position, please contact Ms Marnie Smith, Rowe & Partners, Port Augusta, telephone: 08 8641 9300 or 1800 ROWE.
A position description is attached.