Organisation

We are an Indigenous not-for-profit community organisation committed to advancing opportunities for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders nationwide. Our goal is to empower individuals to contribute positively to their communities and futures.

Our organisation has a long history of social action and advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights. We have influenced social and political change by working together with community. Today, we maximise our impact through collaborative projects that inspire, connect and engage Indigenous people across Australia.

Your New Role

Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager leads all major aspects of the organisation from governance and organisational compliance through to managing day to day operations, people management, stakeholder management and reporting.

The role plays a vital part in ensuring that the operational teams are cohesive, effective, efficient, and focused on the organisation’s overall vision and strategic priorities. The General Manager will drive exceptional internal communications to ensure an informed and effective organisational culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all operational elements of the organisation, allowing the CEO to focus on higher-level strategic issues
• Manage team members to ensure productivity
• Manage organisational information including the intranet and policies and procedures
• Inspire and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture
• Oversee the office facilities, systems, and service arrangements, including procurement and contract management functions
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and standards, including training and implementation in consultation with the CEO and relevant stakeholders
• Consult with IT team to manage internal business technology and digital functions
• Assist CEO with setting and managing budgets, including the preparation of acquittal reports
• Oversee outsourced finance obligations including payments, reimbursements, payroll, and accounts to maintain financial compliance with all stakeholders, funders, government departments and regulatory bodies
• Provide sound and expert advice to CEO on operational, governance and people matters, risks, issues, and trends
• Monitor and evaluate grant reporting and tender activities, including compilation and submission to funding agencies to underpin sustainability and growth.

Essential skills and Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ proven experience in a business operations and leadership role
• Ability to deal with challenges and achieve solutions
• Relevant qualifications in business administration, human resources and finance are desirable
• Highly competent in preparing and presenting papers at Board and committee levels, with the capacity to respond to multiple stakeholder requirements while maintaining confidentiality and due process.