* Base Salary: $138,391 - $145,041 (p.a.)
* Total Effective Package: $169,204 - $176,787 (p.a.)*
* Full time, Continuous contract
What an awesome opportunity Be part of a growing team that helps bring together the very best research organisations, Aboriginal Health services and Universities working in Central Australia to work together to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
The Manager Engagement provides leadership and operational management of CAAHSN's engagement and relationships with CAAHSN Health Service Partner organisations, with other central Australian (CA) Aboriginal controlled organisations, and directly with CA Aboriginal communities through their various acknowledged representatives, and at times more directly.
This role ensures that the priorities and perspectives of the Aboriginal health services of central Australia and the Barkly are identified and kept current. The role ensures that Aboriginal priorities, values, and leadership are clearly articulated and available to inform all aspects of CAAHSN's work — from governance and research co-design to translation, advocacy, and impact. This position consolidates knowledge from engagement and presents this knowledge at management level in regular meetings with CEO and COO and informing strategy and implementation.
CAAHSN employees are seconded from the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Controlled Health Service. Employment through Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
* Six (6) weeks' annual leave
* Generous salary packaging
* A strong commitment to Professional Development
* Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
* Relocation assistance (where applicable)
* District allowance and Remote Benefits
You will have:
* Experience in a leadership role with minimum degree level qualifications or relevant industry experience
* Experience and demonstrated success in partner engagement and inter-organisation relationship building and collaborative programs
* Demonstrated high level of communication (verbal and written) including report writing and correspondence
* Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets and staff
* High level of attention to detail
* Demonstrated project/program management skills and experience, including managing conflicting priorities and meeting deadlines
* High level interpersonal skills, including an ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Working knowledge of health research priorities and funding sources
* An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal Community Control
* Applied cultural awareness including working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
For more information on the position please contact:
Guy Krippner at
Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.
Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close when a suitable applicant is appointed
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.