Policy Manager

Indigenous Carbon Industry Network Ltd; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work options

Indigenous-led organisation

Zusammenfassung

Indigenous Carbon Industry Network (ICIN) is seeking a Deputy CEO to support the CEO in leading ICIN's operations and member-facing activities. The role involves coordinating staff, overseeing financial management and ensuring governance processes align with ICIN policies.

The Deputy CEO will work with Directors, Members and Partners to represent the Indigenous carbon industry at national events, manage risk, and advance the strategic plan while supporting succession planning for the CEO role.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or enrolled undergraduate in a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a governance or charitable organisation.
• Strong communications and networking abilities.
• Experience in managing staff and contractors.
• Understanding of governance, reporting requirements and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Support the CEO to oversee operational management and staff including recruitment and performance management.
• Represent ICIN at national events and meetings with Directors and Members.
• Provide regular board reports on risks, opportunities and progress of the Work Plan.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, financial oversight and payroll processes.
• Coordinate the Annual General Meeting and elections.
• Foster relationships with Members, Funders and Partners and communicate work plan updates.
• Support succession planning for the CEO role and strategic plan implementation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Governance knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Jobbeschreibung

The Deputy CEO, ICIN Ltd will support the CEO to provide leadership and oversee operations of Australia’s Indigenous carbon industry representative body, the Indigenous Carbon Industry Network as part of its succession plan. The Deputy CEO reports alongside the CEO to the Board of ICIN Ltd.

ICIN offers a friendly, welcoming, inspiring and dynamic working environment working with Indigenous groups and partners across Australia. Our office is based on Larrakia country, in Darwin, however we have flexible working arrangements available, including Working from Home or Part-Time options.

This is an Indigenous-identified role, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons.

Duties may include:

1.Support the CEO to oversee operational management of ICIN Ltd in line with ICIN Policies and Procedures, including employment and management of all staff and contractors, and to organise at least four (4) Board Meetings each financial year.

2.Provide leadership on staff management and work with Directors and Members to ensure high level representation of the Indigenous Carbon industry at national events and meetings.

3.Work with the CEO to report to the Board regularly regarding;

-Key risks to the reputation or operations of ICIN Ltd

-Key strategic opportunities for ICIN; including partnerships

-Reports on progress of the Work Plan

-New funding contracts

-Membership, including approval of new members

4.Support the CEO to organise the Annual General Meeting and elections.

5.Support responsible financial management and human resource management of ICIN Ltd, including working with the CEO, Accountant and Bookkeeper to ensure timely preparation of an Annual Budget and forecast budgets, as well as banking and payroll.

6.Support the Strategic Review of ICIN and implementation of the new Strategic Plan.

7.Work with the staff team to communicate regularly with ICIN Members, including;

-Briefings about the Indigenous carbon industry

-Updates relevant to the Indigenous carbon industry

-Updates on ICIN work and the Work Plan

8.Oversee Membership, including recruitment of new members.

9.Work with the CEO to oversee effective administration of ICIN Ltd, including fulfilling all contractual obligations, reporting requirements and legal requirements.

10.Work with the CEO and staff to ensure that Members are driving decision-making for ICIN regarding policy development of key industry positions, strategic priorities and advocacy.

11.Support the CEO to implement a Succession Plan for the CEO role with a view to potentially transition into the role.

12.Manage relationships with Members, Funders and Partners.

Who we are - Indigenous Carbon Industry Network

Selection Criteria

1.A strong commitment to the purpose and values of ICIN.

2.A degree, or enrolled undergraduate in a related field of study.

3.Prior experience in leadership roles.

4.Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of managing a charitable company.

5.Highly developed communications skills including excellent networking abilities.

6.Flexible, transparent and adaptive working style.

7.Experience in managing people.

9.Understanding of the Indigenous carbon industry.

10.Ability to manage a busy workload with competing priorities.

1.Experience in managing finances and budgets.

2.Experience in the Indigenous land and sea sector.