About the Company
Ngurratjuta Wanka Willuratjta/Alturla Rinya Aboriginal Corporation (NWWARAC) is a progressive Aboriginal Corporation that provides support to Aboriginal Communities of the Western Desert. In particular, NWWARAC aims to deliver high quality services that meet the needs of these communities by supporting the transition of government services and programs to community control.
Ngurratjuta Wanka Willuratjta/Alturla Rinya Aboriginal Corporation was incorporated in 2023 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ngurratjuta/Pmara Ntjarra Aboriginal Corporation (NPNAC). NPNAC was incorporated in August 1985 under the Aboriginal Incorporations Act 1976 (Cth) before transitioning under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth). NPNAC began as an association of communities deemed to have been affected by the oil and gas mining operations at Mereenie and Palm Valley. NPNAC provided a growing income base for the Member Communities, stimulating job opportunities and venture activities for members, while actively supporting community development activities and infrastructure improvements in Member Communities. Across its 40 year history, Ngurratjuta has developed a portfolio of diverse investments and operated enterprises in a variety of industries, including accounting and business services, tourism and hospitality and retail. NPNAC's core objective of supporting communities flows through to objectives of NWWAR being the delivery of high‐quality services and support for communities in transitioning services from government‐designed and delivered to community‐controlled and governed.
About the Role
We are looking for a self‐motivated person with flexibility of approach and who wants to be part of the team working towards local community‐led change.
The incumbent will be required to perform responsibilities to a high standard, within agreed timelines and in line with the visions, missions, and values of the organization.
Location
This role is based in Papunya with responsibilities extending to other local communities and will require travel to/from Alice Springs. The Employer may require the Employee to perform his/her duties at various places of business/work sites in the Northern Territory and interstate or elsewhere. The Employer will provide to the Employee transport and/or accommodation as required if the Employee is required to work in a location other than the Ngurratjuta Region.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Represent and oversee NWWARAC's best interests with relevant stakeholders and the wider community in the following areas:
o Remote Family and Children Centres
o Any other program that may be added to the portfolio through the advancement of the LDM (Local Decision Making) agreement with the NTG and NIAA.
* Manage services delivery to ensure compliance with funding agreements and service standards.
* Propose community‐based projects/initiatives to achieve strategic and operational goals within agreed‐upon parameters.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, Traditional Owners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
* Develop, implement, and monitor approved operational service delivery methods, systems, plans, and resource allocation in consultation with the General Manager – Service Delivery.
* Assist in the preparation of reports, data, and updates for the General Manager – Service Delivery.
* Support and manage staff, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management.
* Ensure that all business / operational or reputational risks are properly assessed with financial or legal risks being reported to the General Manager – Service Delivery with urgency.
* Responsible for the development and delivery of a training strategy in community.
Required Qualifications and Skills
* Knowledge and respect for the cultural and social needs of First Nations people.
* Experience working with and alongside First Nations communities creating strong, trusted relationships.
* Proven leadership experience in housing, asset management, infrastructure, or related operational management roles.
* Strong knowledge of housing and homeland programs, service delivery in remote communities, and related government policies/funding.
* Demonstrated staff management experience, including supervision, coaching, and team development.
* A commitment to First Nations self‐determination, community leadership and empowerment.
Additionally, you will have:
* Experience living in, engaging and working with remote Aboriginal communities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal (verbal and written).
* Organisation and time management skills, including the ability to manage varied and conflicting demands to agreed standards and timelines.
* Ability to work independently as well as a part of the team.
* Self‐motivation with a capability to generate and execute ideas.
* Demonstrated commitment to the effective implementation of Workplace Health & Safety and ethical and diversity practices in the workplace.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Data Management and report writing experience.
What We Offer
* Salary Sacrifice.
* 5 Weeks Annual Leave plus leave loading.
* 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave.
* $5,000 per annum for approved Professional Development – Nontransferable
* Superannuation @ SGC+ 1%
* One weekend in three back in Alice Springs for RnR.
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