• Aboriginal Identified Position
• Circa $150,000 plus 9.5% Super and Other Benefits
• Full-time Contract up to 3 Years Located in Dubbo

The Opportunity:

Zone Directors, NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) play a pivotal role in providing guidance and assistance to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and in implementing the policies of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council for the benefit of members of the Land Council Network of New South Wales.

The Zone Director role is responsible for supporting LALCs in developing their strategic priorities, in delivering sound governance practices, managing resources efficiently and effectively. This role further supports LALCs through capacity building to enable them to optimise outcomes for the members and the community. As NSWALC’s representatives in the region, the Zone Director facilitates engagement and communication between LALCs and NSWALC central office and operations.

Success Profile:

• Aboriginality - this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
• Demonstrated high level of management and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate diverse functions and meet client needs within policy and legislative framework
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal societies and cultures in NSW
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation preferably relating to Aboriginal people
• Demonstrable influencing and negotiation skills with a high level capability in dispute resolution
• Demonstrated knowledge and capability in financial management
• Sound written and oral communication skills to enable effective communication
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Commerce, Business, Management) is desirable
• Understanding of the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (and amendments) is desirable

In Return:

The position offers an attractive remuneration package and an extensive range of benefits and conditions including access to salary packaging options. This is a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic progressive organisation offering a rewarding and challenging career and great potential for development and advancement.

About us:

As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the NSWALC aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is the largest member based Aboriginal organisation in NSW.

The NSWALC is committed to ensuring a better future for Aboriginal people by working for the return of culturally significant and economically viable land, pursuing cultural, social and economic independence for its people and being politically proactive and voicing the position of Aboriginal people on issues that affect them.

More information about NSW Aboriginal Land Council can be found at www.alc.org.au.

A position description is attached.