Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT
Management (Community Services & Development)
This senior position supports the CEO in administration, program management, and HR across Waltja’s operations. The Management Support Worker provides oversight for Waltja programs and projects and supports staff to achieve program objectives. The Management Support Worker will act as CEO for the day-to-day management of Waltja when the CEO takes leave.
This role will report directly to the CEO. In the CEO’s absence, the Management Support Worker will be directly accountable to Waltja Executive Directors.
ABOUT WALTJA
Waltja is led by a board of all Indigenous female Directors who are guided by a set of indigenous principles. Waltja is a community-based organisation that works with families from Central Desert Indigenous communities to address major issues affecting their communities. Waltja focuses on addressing many of the gaps in service delivery for children, youth, elders, and people living with disability in the remote communities of Central Australia.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the CEO in program management matters including program planning, team supervision, documentation, reporting, and acquittals and liaise with the CEO regarding operational and program issues arising in the workplace.
2. Assist the CEO with recruitment, probation, performance reviews, and performance management, and liaise with the CEO regarding staff PD and WHS issues arising in the workplace.
3. Assist the CEO to ensure that programs and activities meet Waltja’s community development and community engagement objectives, and in accordance with Waltja’s organisational standards.
4. Provide management support to program teams, addressing team building and conflict resolution, staff training, and professional development to meet the KPIs of their duty statements; ensure that Project Managers and Coordinators understand and meet all contractual obligations for Waltja projects.
5. Assist with the preparation and acquittal of submissions for external funding in line with Waltja's Strategic Business Plan and identified areas of interest.
6. Ensure programs operate within budget allocations, assist with the authorisation of purchase orders and bank payments, in line with Waltja’s financial protocols.
7. Assist with Waltja’s good governance by providing administrative support to Executive and Directors Meetings and play an active role to support Directors Meetings and workshops.
8. Work within Waltja's organisational values, code of conduct, and policies and procedures, especially with regard to maintaining confidentiality and working in a culturally sensitive, community and client-driven manner.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Experience in working effectively with Aboriginal people / Aboriginal organisations.
2. Previous experience and capacity to fulfil the duties and responsibilities identified above.
3. Have qualifications relevant to the position (Community Development, Social Sciences, Education or Business Management).
4. Be willing and able to travel to and camp in remote areas of central Australia.
5. Preparedness to make a 2-4 year commitment to the role.
6. Experience working in or with central Australian Aboriginal communities/organisations.
7. A sound understanding of government, non-government, and philanthropic sectors and demonstrated success in funding submissions and acquittals.
8. Demonstrated capacity for strategic decision-making and initiative to make appropriate decisions when required.
Salary package:
* Superannuation: 11.5% standard and trainee rate, Waltja pays 13.5% as bonus for non-smokers.
* Travel: $75/night for remote travel.
* Annual travel bonus: $950 per year.
* Well-being allowance: Up to $800 reimbursement of personal well-being services costs.
* Equipment: All digital/computer/phone equipment as needed, Swag supplied.
* Annual leave: 4 weeks pro rata.
* Personal Leave: 10 days pro rata.
* Ceremonial Leave: Up to 8 weeks leave without pay.
* Compassionate: 3 days paid leave, 3 weeks leave without pay for immediate family.
* Time in Lieu: Flexible working hours & time in lieu arrangements instead of overtime.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years of business management experience do you have?
* Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Support Manager?
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