• This role is based in Canberra
• Relocation cost: Max of $5k is available

About the opportunity

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing and Aged Care Council (NATSIAACC) is a new peak body for Aboriginal aged care and we’re recruiting a Chief Executive to lead and grow this new organisation. NATSIAACC has been established by leading Aboriginal health organisations from across Australia and is being funded by the Australian Department of Health.

NATSIAACC, based in Canberra, will work closely with Government to reform aged care, representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care providers and Community. The Chief Executive will recruit and lead a small team, supported by a Board comprising experienced Aboriginal leaders, whilst also growing a membership of aged care organisations throughout our Australia.

This is an exiting opportunity for somebody who wants to create a legacy in aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and providers. These are issues of national significance that will become even more important as the number of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continues to grow quickly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead NATSIAACC staff, its Members and its Elders Council to identify priorities for NATSIAACC’s advocacy and grow our influence.
• Attract funding and manage revenue and expenditure to ensure ongoing viability and ability to deliver on organisational objectives and strategies.
• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Ensure adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
• Support the operations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander providers of ageing and aged care services to increase the range of high-quality services available throughout Australia

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• We rely on both the exceptions in employment and special measures under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) to proactively promote substantive equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Therefore, we strongly encourage only those that identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position and who is accepted as such in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Have proven experience as a CEO or in other senior leadership positions that entail leading strategy and operationalising business plans through your workforce.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, governance and performance management principles.
• MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field.

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - NATSIAACC enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant), and Working with Children Check.

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