The Program Lead Capacity Building role plays a pivotal part in driving the advancement of native title rights and interests, cultural heritage protection, high-quality policy advice, and initiatives aligned with the inherent rights, aspirations, and independence of Eastern Maar citizens.
Job Description
This senior leadership position is responsible for leading and managing initiatives and projects that support the purpose and objectives of the strategic plan. The successful candidate will work in partnership with Eastern Maar Rights Holders to incubate, grow, and support culturally-driven services and enterprises that generate employment, build capacity, and promote sustainable economic development for Eastern Maar citizens and community aspirations.
The role requires strong analytical skills to identify and operationalize prioritized services and products through research, design, modelling, development, and implementation. This includes engaging widely with key stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies, and the Eastern Maar community.
* Manage a diverse and high-impact program of initiatives and projects that bring the strategic plan to life with a focus on capacity building activities.
* Work with internal stakeholders and external clients to define new and existing business lines, products, and services as identified through the Economic Development Strategy and strategic plan.
* Lead the development and implementation of programs that strengthen the capacity of Eastern Maar and its partners.
Fundamental Responsibilities:
* Contract and project management: prepare and manage service contracts, engage and manage consultants, manage project budgets, prepare funding milestone reporting, and provide regular updates and reports to various stakeholders.
* Develop and document policy, procedures, and processes to support new business lines, products, and services.
* Ensure activities align to the goals of the country plan and other strategies implemented by EMAC.
Selection Criteria Essential:
* Degree in Business, Community Development, or other relevant project management skills with a focus on delivering value and outcomes, managing multiple complex workstreams, timelines, commercial acumen, and business development experience with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset.
* Ability to analyze market and other research and develop detailed plans and feasibility analysis.
* Demonstrated success in launching or scaling new programs or service models.
Benefits:
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
* Salary packaging benefits in accordance with the ATO-approved rates for Public Benevolent Institutions.
* Paid Christmas break in addition to 4 weeks annual leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* A friendly and supportive culture.
* Professional development opportunities.