Expressions of Interest

• Key management position.
• Highly respected not for profit organisation working in partnership with remote Aboriginal communities.
• An exciting opportunity to travel to and work with remote communities of Australia.

Location: Red Dust has offices in Melbourne and Alice Springs however a remote working option would be considered for the right candidate.

About Red Dust

We are a well established Australian not-for-profit organisation working in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. We sit, walk and work alongside community leaders, elders, young people and families with a focus on improving health and wellbeing outcomes. We have a well developed Theory of Change which outlines short, medium and long term program outcomes to support our three key goals of improved identity; aspiration and cross cultural competency. We are a small but passionate team and we want someone who shares our vision and can help us write the next chapter of growth for our organisation.

Our values guide everything we do and they shape our culture

• Real - We are hands on and work with integrity
• Ready - We are prepared with the skills and knowledge to achieve our goals
• Respectful - We develop sincere relationships and value the diversity of culture, people and places

The role

You will be a key member of the Red Dust Operations Team and take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of our health and wellbeing programs in the Northern Territory. You will work closely with our Northern Territory-based Chief Operations Officer (COO) and be a critical conduit between the program team and the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ongoing development and implementation of our program and evaluation framework
• Oversight of program delivery outputs and outcomes
• Provide support, guidance and advocacy for the program team
• Manage program contractors and volunteers
• Develop and oversee program stakeholder management
• Program financial oversight and reporting
• Production of program reports for key stakeholders and program partners including government
• Support for program delivery and logistics as required including certain levels of administration

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years experience managing programs
• Experience developing and implementing program frameworks and methodologies
• A deep understanding of evaluation and data collection processes
• Strong project management skills, demonstrating planning, process, and execution
• Strong written communication skills including report writing and the ability to write for a broad range of audiences
• Ability to flex and adapt in a dynamic environment - you are comfortable getting your hands dirty and ok working the odd weekend
• An Ochre Card (NT Working With Children Check) or ability to obtain one
• Preferable but not essential, you will be tertiary qualified in relevant discipline or have a background working or studying in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander space or the health sector

Travel requirements: If not located in the NT, 25-50% of your time could be spent travelling to and from and within the NT including to remote communities.

Whats on offer

• A competitive salary
• NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free plus up to $2,650 meal and accommodation benefits)
• Flexible working conditions
• A fun and rewarding environment with an organisation making a difference in Aboriginal health and wellbeing

We take an organic approach to our recruiting. We want to get to know you and for you to get to know us. If you’re prepared to come on a journey with us then submit your CV and tell us in a page or two what makes you Real, Ready and Respectful and why your career to date makes you the best person to help take Red Dust to the next level. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to yarn with us further.