As a Regional Director, you will play a pivotal role in optimising resource allocation and fostering Indigenous-led change in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. You will collaborate with a close-knit team of Regional Directors across 10 regions and a dedicated central office team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Nurturing strong relationships with Indigenous partner organisations and leaders.
* Coordinating impactful secondments of talented professionals from corporate and government partners into the region to support Indigenous organisational priorities.
* Designing and executing immersion activities that facilitate shared learning and emotional connection among senior executives from Jawun's corporate and government partners with the region.
* Assisting in scoping and prioritising Indigenous partner organisation and community objectives.
* Producing timely, high-quality data and impact reports.
* Fostering engagement with corporate and government partners who provide support to the region.
* Executing the Regional Partnership Strategy.
You will travel regularly between Rubibi and Kununurra via air, and Kununurra and surrounding areas via road. This role also requires occasional interstate travel for learning and team connections.
Requirements:
* A background in community development, program management, and/or experience working with diverse stakeholders in a senior capacity.
* Leadership experience - confidence, charisma, credibility, and ability to lead a group.
* The ability to engage, build strong relationships, and rapport with various stakeholders (from Indigenous leaders to secondees to capability partners) and work with a wide range of personal styles.
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including high-quality reporting and report writing.
* An appreciation for safety, and the ability to prioritise and apply safety standards and policies.
* Deep listening skills and the ability to make strategic linkages and connections.
* Able to resolve conflicts or difficult situations.
* Proven experience working autonomously, including effective prioritisation of work in a defined working rhythm.