General Manager - DJAARA

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Additional salary packaging for dining

Flexible work options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Remuneration commensurate with经验

Job summary

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation invites applications for the General Manager – DJAARA, reporting to the Group CEO, leading Cultural Heritage, Member Engagement, Housing, Mining, Environmental Programs and RSA.

You will oversee budgets, governance and risk, align with Delkunya Dja Country Plan, support self-determination and cultural integrity, and manage diverse teams across a complex portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse teams, complex programs or service areas.
• Strong strategic planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risk and operational performance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and support people.
• Commitment to cultural integrity, self-determination and the aspirations of Djaara people.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of functions including Cultural Heritage, Member Engagement, Housing, Mining, Environmental Programs and RSA.
• Oversee budgets and performance; ensure work is planned and delivered in line with priorities and the Country Plan.
• Maintain strong governance, financial and risk management, and accountability across a complex portfolio.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Cultural integrity

Job description

**This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderidentified position

Are you a strategic leader who sees the opportunitiesahead for Djaara people and Country? Then join us at DJAARA!

• Full-Time Position (38 hours)
  
• 3 Year executive agreement
  
• Not for profit salary packaging options
  
• Remuneration commensurate with experience

About DJAARA

At DJAARA, thefuture holds exciting possibilities. With a proud legacy, a unique purpose anda growing range of opportunities ahead, we’re continuing to build on what we’veachieved and explore what’s possible for the future.

Our work createsopportunities to make a lasting difference for Djaara people, Country andCommunity. As we look ahead, there is enormous potential to continue to growour impact, embrace new ideas and take our work in exciting new directions.

We’re looking forthree executive leaders to bring their experience, ideas and ambition to thisnext chapter. These are opportunities to shape what comes next, turnpossibilities into action and contribute to work that is meaningful,purpose-driven, and leaves a lasting legacy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO, the GeneralManager – DJAARA is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and leads a broadrange of functions, including Cultural Heritage, Member Engagement, Housing,Mining, Environmental Programs and Legal/Recognition and Settlement Agreement(RSA).

You’ll lead the managers and teams responsible for theseareas, oversee budgets and performance, and ensure work is planned anddelivered in line with organisational priorities and the Delkunya Dja CountryPlan.

You’ll also be responsible for strong governance, financialand risk management skills, with the judgement and confidence to manageresources responsibly, meet compliance obligations and maintain accountabilityacross a complex portfolio.

About you

You’re a strategic and experienced leader who can recogniseopportunities and turn priorities into meaningful outcomes. You bring soundjudgement, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to lead peoplethrough complex work while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

You understand the importance of cultural authority andworking respectfully with Djaara people, knowledge and aspirations.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience leading diverse teams, complex programs or service areas.
• Strongstrategic planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Theability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with a rangeof stakeholders.
• Experiencemanaging budgets, resources, risk and operational performance.
• Strongcommunication skills and the ability to develop and support people.
• Acommitment to cultural integrity, self-determination and the aspirationsof Djaara people.

Experience working in Aboriginal organisations, community-controlled organisations or similar settings will be highly regarded.

What DJAARA Offers

At DJAARA, you can contribute to meaningful work whilebuilding your career and enjoying benefits that support your wellbeing andwork-life balance.

• Meaningful and rewarding work that contributes to positive outcomes for the community.
• Trainingand career development opportunities.
• Not-for-profitsalary packaging options, including eligible personal expenses.
• Additionalsalary packaging options for eligible dining and accommodation expenses.
• Flexiblework options, with work-life balance actively encouraged.
• Accessto a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Anattractive remuneration package commensurate with experience.

The Position Description which can be found athttps://djadjawurrung.com.au/gunga-jobs/will also provide further information including the Key Selection Criteria, responsibilities, and the primary purpose of the position.