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Chief Implementation Officer - West Kimberley

West Kimberley Futures - Empowered Communities
  • Are you an influential leader passionate about driving positive reform for Indigenous communities?
  • Extremely rewarding opportunity with an innovative organisation, where you can make a lasting impact in the West Kimberley region
  • Attractive base salary on offer circa $130,000 PLUS super, annual leave loading, annual return flights and a remote area allowance!
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply

What you need to know about us!

West Kimberley Futures – Empowered Communities (WKFEC) is responsible for spearheading the Empowered Communities reform program in the West Kimberley region, facilitating a strategy of change to improve outcomes for West Kimberley Aboriginal people and increase the profile of their issues throughout all levels of government. WKFEC partners with governments to shape policy and strategy and make shared decisions about policy approaches and funding allocations directed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal people. Its strategy is built on the foundation that in order for any reform to effectively meet the values and needs of Aboriginal people, it must be Aboriginal-led.

Here's your opportunity!

Here's the exciting part where we outline all the fantastic initiatives you'll be working on!

Your primary responsibility within the role will be to lead and facilitate the implementation of the Partnership Agreement between NIAA and WKFEC, taking primary responsibility for deliverables and actions in the Joint Delivery Plan.

To read more about the role, please click Apply Now!

What you'll bring to the role:

WKEFC is after candidates who possess significant experience in a senior management role with knowledge of developing strategic, business and operational plans in conjunction with the capacity to manage budgets and oversee financial reporting.

You will also be highly skilled and experienced in the following areas:

  • Well-developed communication, media and public speaking skills with demonstrated experience engaging with government
  • A thorough understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture
  • Building alliances and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Providing strategic direction
  • Understanding of governance and accountabilities relevant to a complex membership-based non-government organisation with experience working with and supporting a board of directors

Importantly, you will be a dynamic and innovative leader who leads with purpose and demonstrates a commitment to social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The amazing rewards you'll receive!

This is an extremely rewarding opportunity to help shape positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and make a genuine difference to the West Kimberley region both now and into the future. You will have fantastic opportunities to develop both professionally and personally in the role while you make lasting relationships with stakeholders at all levels and witness change firsthand.

In return for your dedication and leadership, you will be rewarded with an attractive base salary circa $130,000, PLUS super and a further range of great benefits including:

  • Remote area allowance (housing & electricity);
  • Monthly mobile allowance;
  • 2 x return airfares to your point of hire; and
  • A company car made available.

As part of an empowered organisation, you will experience great job security and the collective support of the West Kimberley region through close collaboration with the Board, regional community organisations, and individual members, as you play a key part in an innovative reform agenda intended to create lasting positive change.

Drive reform around Indigenous empowerment and bring together the West Kimberley region as one voice - Apply Now!

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