The Bromley Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate holding interests for Wuthathi, Kuuku Ya'u and Northern Kaanju people in country across north-eastern Cape York Peninsula. The interest groups include connection for 160,730 ha of mainland. BAC is incorporated under the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations and is governed by a Board.
BAC aims to manage the land for the benefit of all Traditional Owners; keeping culture and country healthy for future generations. The Bromley Aboriginal Corporation and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), jointly manage the area.
BAC has an administrative office in Cairns and are currently establishing a ranger base on Bromley Country. The Bromley Board want to return Traditional Owners to manage their country and develop employment and business opportunities for sustainability.
About the Role
The Corporation Coordinator oversees the effective day-to-day management and administration of the office and projects. This position also plays an important role in the coordination of communication, human resource management, financial management and the development and implementation of corporation policies and procedures. This position provides strategic leadership and management to deliver on the organisation's vision, mission, and strategic goals in line with the policies and procedures approved by the Board.
The BAC Board delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations of the corporation to the Corporation Coordinator in line with approved project plans, policies, and procedures. The Admin/Support Officer and the Bookkeeper report directly to the Bromley Corporation Coordinator.
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will have senior management experience, preferably in an Aboriginal Corporation, and be adept in strategy, governance, HR, finance, and risk management. Have a deep respect for Aboriginal Lore, and an understanding of the impact of Australia's colonial history. A proven track record in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, grant writing, and managing funding contracts. Strong communication skills, ability to manage diverse teams in a cross-cultural environment, and comprehensive knowledge of relevant cultural and environmental policies and legislation.
Key Selection Criteria
Applications for the Coordinator position will be considered against the following selection criteria:
Experience in a senior management role (preferably within an Aboriginal Corporation) including strategy development and implementation, corporate governance, human resource, financial and risk management and grant writing.
Respect for Aboriginal Lore and Customs and understanding of colonial history and the impact on Aboriginal peoples and communities.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, grant writing and the management and reporting of related funding contracts.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, able to work constructively with Directors, Elders, Staff, Traditional Owners and a range of government and non-government partners and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop people within a cross-cultural work environment with employees from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
Knowledge of the cultural and environmental policy and legislative context within which the BAC is governed and operates for example the CATSI Act (Cwth 2006); Native Title Act (Cwth 1993); Aboriginal Land Act (Qld 1991); Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act (Qld 2003); Cape York Peninsula Heritage Act (Qld 2007); Nature Conservation Act (Qld 1992).
Relevant qualifications in Business, Administration, Operations, Management or related field
Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
Eligibility to successfully apply for a Queensland Blue Card for Working with Children
Willingness to undertake travel involving overnight stays
Willingness to work on country
Willingness and ability to occasionally work after hours or on weekends
Additional information:
Bromley Traditional Owners are encouraged to apply; however, this is not an identified position and selection will be based on the applicants' ability to address the selection criteria above.
You must be an Australian resident with unrestricted work rights to apply for this position.We are unable to process applications from candidates seeking sponsorship or those on temporary visas.
How to Apply
To apply for this position please upload:
Covering Letter (maximum 4 pages) – introducing yourself outlining why you would like to be considered for this opportunity and briefly responding to the key selection criteria listed above.
Resume (maximum 4 pages) and including 2 current referees contactable by phone and email.
Please note:
Shortlisting for interviews is based on how well your knowledge, skills and abilities meet the selection criteria.
You must address all selection criteria detailed above (applicants that do not respond to the selection criteria will automatically be ineligible for interview).
The most effective way to set out your statement is to list each selection criteria and explain clearly under each one how you meet it.
Please provide specific details when addressing each criterion including your abilities, qualifications, experience, and previous performance and standard of work you achieved – include examples, dates and other helpful details.
BAC is an equal employment opportunity employer and applies merit-based selection techniques to ensure that the best person for the position is selected.
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