Overview

The Director Executive and Corporate Services is a member of the Executive Management Team and as part of the Executive Team works to achieve VALS’ goals and objectives.

The position is responsible for ensuring mechanisms are in place to support high standards of internal and external governance. The position requires efficient management, leadership and development of staff and resources within the section as well as contribution to broader organisational leadership, participation in formulation of strategic directions and plans, setting priorities and advising on resourcing. The Director Executive and Corporate Services provides advice and recommendations ensuring it can effectively perform its governance and fiduciary duties.

The Director Executive and Corporate Services position reports directly to the CEO and has responsibility to oversee 4 areas of the organisation:

1. Human Resources
2. Policy, Research and Advocacy (Communications)
3. Quality Improvement (Accreditation, Quality, Privacy Control, Complaints) and,
4. Office Services.

Key Performance Indicators, Duties & Responsibility

1. Directly and through appropriate delegation:
   1. Manage, guide, mentor and where appropriate, train staff in the relevant section
   2. Provide appropriate information to the Board and management to ensure excellent governance and management of the organisation
   3. Oversee the work of all subordinate staff directly and/or indirectly through appropriate delegation.
2. Directly and through appropriate delegation oversee the preparation of appropriate materials to ensure all compliance, accountability and fiduciary responsibilities are met.
3. Ensure adherence to all relevant organisational policies with particular focus on good governance and management; ensure quality and accreditation standards are being met including service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
4. Ensure that the organisation and its staff meet their professional and ethical obligations, adhering to all legislative and contract requirements.
5. Take an active, corporate and constructive role as a member of the Executive Management Team and other related functions.
6. Provide input on the development of the Executive and Corporates Services budget and manage its implementation.
7. Liaise with community and other stakeholders to promote the commitments and work of the organisation and establish systems and processes to ensure effective internal and external communication occurs.
8. Lead the Policy and Communications work of VALS. This will require the provision of papers, submissions, media and communication documents and policy statements on behalf of the organisation as the need arises.
9. Initiate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with key interest groups, major stakeholders and partners of the organisation to advance our work and strategic directions
10. Ensure that VALS human resource obligations are met and support management and staff to deliver effective human resource management.
11. Prepare high level briefings, reports and presentations to the Board, and Chief Executive Officer as required.
12. As directed, undertake other duties which are incidental and peripheral to the main tasks, provided that such duties are reasonably within the employee’s skills, competence and training

Key Selection Criteria

1. Extensive professional experience in management, particularly people management / executive and corporate services with an understanding of law.
2. Hold at minimum an undergraduate law/business or other relevant degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
3. Comprehensive understanding of the issues confronting Aboriginal people in relation to the delivery of legal services and associated issues.
4. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and a commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, access to justice principles and human rights standards.
5. Demonstrated achievements in and a thorough understanding of best practice standards of governance and the planning and provision of support to governance committees and management.
6. Demonstrated experience in the development, informing and delivery of training to staff, community and stakeholders.
7. Capacity to liaise with Government and non-government organisations on legal and associated issues relevant to the Organisation.
8. Capacity to represent the organisation at a range of fora relevant to organisation at local, regional, state, national and international levels.
9. Demonstrated capacity to work in an environment of continuous improvement, innovation and change.
10. Demonstrated ability to work as part of an executive management team and develop strong working relationships within a multi-skilled and multi-discipline working environment.
11. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and proficiency using the Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
12. Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and acknowledge their diverse backgrounds, personalities and varying needs and the unique cultural ways in which they may be expressed
13. Experience working in the non-profit sector.