Operations Officer (First Nations Identified Role)

Job Description

Operations Officer (First Nations Identified Role) Mob for Mob is a community-controlled organisation established to raise issues impacting the resilience of our mob with disability by focusing on crucial areas such as education, health, housing, the justice system and transport from a cultural perspective. We are committed to enhancing the human rights and well-being of First Nations mob with disabilities in Queensland through: Establishing a peak body dedicated to providing a voice for our communities living with disability in Queensland. Representing diverse groups including Aboriginal, South Sea, and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Empowering First Nations mob with disabilities for mutual support. Undertaking systemic disability advocacy. Advancing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Identifying and addressing service and support gaps. Creating culturally safe spaces for First Nations mob with disabilities. Position Overview The Operations Officer, a First Nations person working in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will design and manage Mob 4 Mob's daily activities to ensure smooth and effective operations that meet the needs of the organisation. Mob 4 Mob is willing to customize the role to facilitate candidates with disability. Key Responsibilities Implement and assist in development of administrative practices, information systems, safeguards, and processes to meet organisational and statutory requirements. Manage asset and software licensing and future technology needs. Oversee and facilitate IT services, system access, IT troubleshooting, office facilities, and contractor engagement. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations and manage workers' compensation and rehabilitation. Assist with financial reporting and preparation of submissions. Manage systems for information retention, archiving, and data-informed planning. Conduct general office administration duties, including answering the phone, managing mail, filing, and organisational diary management. Provide support to organise and facilitate meetings, events, workshops, and conferences, including Board of Directors meetings, by coordinating transportation, venues, catering, registrations, invitations, and other support. Provide administrative support to other staff as requested by the CEO. Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Lived experience as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Strong commitment to promoting the rights, interests and aspirations of First Nations mob with disabilities, in accordance with the United Nations CRPD. Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to exercise initiative and judgment to strategically plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge of disability. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft environments, including SharePoint and Outlook. Disability Worker Screening. This is a First Nations Identified position. Mob 4 Mob considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act QLD 1991. Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, business administration, management, or a related field. Lived experience of disability. Bookkeeping skills and experience, including Xero accounting software. Experience in human resources or operational role. Familiarity with the social, community, home care, or disability services sector. Mob 4 Mob is willing to customize the role to facilitate candidates with disability. How to Apply To apply, please provide a CV and a cover letter that addresses the essential criteria listed above and email to with the subject line: Operations Officer position. For further information please contact Karly Phillips on 0409 051 431. #J-18808-Ljbffr