Executive Manager of Mirring (Country)

Job Description

Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (GMTOAC) was established by the Gunditjmara in 2005 asserting Sovereignty to continue connection to, care and protect Gunditjmara Country and to progress rights and interests in cultural identity, social justice, native title, cultural heritage and land justice for Gunditjmara Country and its peoples. GMTOAC maintains a strong connection between the Gunditjmara Native Title holders, Gunditjmara Country and staff who are a conduit protecting, progressing and documenting the continuing culture, traditions, language, crafts and practices of the Gunditjmara. The organisation is a Not-for-profit organisation with a commercial subsidiary company, Gunditj Mirring Services T/as Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism (BBCLT). The organisation is responsible to its members, the Native Title holders of the Gunditjmara Country in Southwest Victoria. Activities & Accountabilities Programs The Executive Manager of Programs will oversee the following Unit Programs and all staff that work under these units: Cultural Heritage/ Statutory Services Knowledge and Estate Budj Bim World Heritage Land Management / Working for Vic Oversee the delivery and management of projects, in line with the project logic methodology. Coordinate internal and external resources associated with the delivery of assigned projects. Lead specific programs/ projects as required. Research and develop new project/program proposals. Assist with the development of a sustainable funding model. Work with the Human Resources and Risk Management Officer to ensure the Risk Management of the organisation is compliant with the Risk Management Framework and other required Governance and Legislative requirements. Deliver projects on time, within budget. Develop and maintain links and networks (internal and external) needed to meet project/program objectives. Manage project budget allocation for assigned projects, including preparation of financial status reports for the Finance Manager, CEO and Board of Directors. Coordinate all procurement activity associated with the delivery of assigned projects to maintain a central point of contact, registration of procurement activity and to ensure all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to. Ensure the effective management of the GMTOAC estates. Ensure the effective management of Cultural Heritage. Assist the Media and Communications Officer with requests for information from GMTOAC. Stakeholder Management Strengthen relationships and opportunities for procurement with government (State and local) and private sector, building on the specific strengths of the Aboriginal businesses. The Executive Manager of Programs may be called upon to be GMTOAC’s representative in meetings with other organisations, government departments and stakeholders in relation to Gunditjmara interests. Operational and Financial Management Adhere to finance delegations, policies and procedures including invoice processing, tracking, and reporting. Manage financial reporting and budgets in partnership with GMTOAC’s Finance Manager. Provide regular written progress status reports and per funding guidelines and monthly Board reports. Management of contractual agreements with stakeholders and contractors. Working with other members of Leadership Team, provide advice on policy submissions and funding applications. All employees with Leadership responsibility are required to: Follow all specified Human Resource Policies & Procedures. Manage employees in a consistent and transparent manner, setting clear targets & behavioural expectations. Conduct formal performance appraisal with set KPI’s and individual development plan by May each year and conduct a mid-year progress review in November. Effectively manage employee time & attendance and leave applications. Consistently manage the performance of all team members to ensure equity in work allocation. Be required to complete an Acting CEO role when requested. Organisational Management Develop program, project and work plans to ensure that the strategic objectives and operational responsibilities of the organisation are met. Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings to inform staff of directives and to monitor staff morale. Administration Contribute to the effective administration of GMTOAC including maintaining good electronic and paper filing and other duties as requested by the CEO. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Qualification and/or experience Extensive senior management or executive leadership experience in a community, cultural, or Project Management setting. Experience working in a service delivery setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (preferred) or culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Experience in the leadership, coaching/mentoring and performance management of staff, professionals, and specialists. Postgraduate level qualification (preferred) in a relevant discipline including Business, Commerce and /or Project Management. Knowledge of safe and appropriate cultural practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander focused services. Specialist/Technical Expertise An awareness, knowledge and understanding of historic and current issues affecting Gunditjmara people and country; as well as the broader Australian Aboriginal and Torres Islander community and their relationships with the broader Australian society in order to communicate effectively and sensitively with Gunditjmara people and other stakeholders. Have the ability or proven experience to effectively communicate and work with GMTOAC members and native title holders, in person, in writing and on the phone or social media platforms, will be highly regarded. An understanding of GMTOAC, its operations and activities. Experience working with government departments or agencies to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes is desirable. Skills, knowledge and experience relevant to business development, economic development of community. Sound understanding of project management and associated tools. Demonstrated ability to prepare well-written, timely, concise, accurate and audience-appropriate briefings and reports. Knowledge and Skills Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and negotiate organisational decision making. Ability to demonstrate resilience and meet targets and objectives within a fast-paced, pressured environment. Has demonstrated experience in administration and the provision of the full range of administrative and operational support functions with attention to detail. Has demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Strategic and Business plans. Excellent communicator across all areas with the ability to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and continually liaises with key stakeholders to ensure full understanding of the issues. Exceptionally strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to balance and prioritise competing needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail. Has highly completed computer skills including MS Office, Outlook and social media applications. Takes initiative and can deal with complex issues, schedule own work, exercise judgement and work under limited direction. Be able to work part of a team and support constant improvement in the team’s economic and business development practice. Professional Attributes At all times, the Executive Manager of Programs will be expected to perform their duties with high standards of honesty, respect and integrity and in line with the organisations Code of Conduct. They will maintain a positive attitude and be a self-starter who can work well independently and as part of a team. Appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of relevant screening checks. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic). This is not an identified position, but successful applicants must be able to provide evidence that they have worked with, managed and supported Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people; and understand the historic and current issues affecting Gunditjmara people and country; as well as the broader Australian Aboriginal and Torres Islander community. Applications for this position are invited from suitably experienced and qualified applicants. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Conditions of Employment Must have a Victorian Drivers Licence. Ability to obtain a positive National Police and Working with Children Check. GMTOAC is an equal opportunity employer – If you believe you may be unable to achieve a positive check result, we have the ability to review your results and act with discretion. This allows us to employ staff only if we consider the outcome of this record will not have any negative impact to GMTOAC operations or reputation, or the role the staff member is completing. Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) detailing their suitability for the role, specifically addressing the Key Selection Criteria or main responsibilities of the position. This position will close at 5.00pm on Monday, 24 February 2025. Position Description available at: gunditjmirring.com/employment #J-18808-Ljbffr