Business Manager - Akeyulerre Aboriginal Corporation

About Akeyulerre Aboriginal Corporation

Akeyulerre Aboriginal Corporation was established by Arrernte Elders and community leaders in 2000, as a place for Arrernte people to practice and celebrate their culture and pass it on to the next generations.

Akeyulerre (pronounced A-kee-lu-ra) is often called the ‘healing centre’ in recognition of the important role that culture plays in healing and strengthening the community. Since its establishment, Akeyulerre has been helping Arrernte families grow stronger through culture while at the same time creating jobs through culturally based social enterprises.

Akeyulerre has established a strong track record in sound governance and management that brings together Arrernte and Western law and is underpinned by the strong roots of Arrernte land, culture, ancestors, knowledge, language, healing, kinship relationships, song, and stories.

Akeyulerre is a not-for-profit organisation governed and run by Arrernte people. Our membership is made up of Central Australian Aboriginal people who elect a 12-person Board of Directors from their communities.

About the Opportunity

The Business Manager is a key leadership role, driving effective and efficient business management for Akeyulerre. As Business Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight to Akeyulerre’s administration, social enterprises, and business systems. This diverse role will see you working collaboratively with the CEO and other staff, focusing on best practice, compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide support and leadership to social enterprises.
• Oversee the administration of reception, HR, WHS, Payroll and Financial services.
• Oversee asset management, including buildings, equipment, and fleet.
• Develop, implement, and manage a 5-year ICT plan to meet organisational needs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policy, procedures, and systems for the organisation, ensuring all new staff are aware of policies and procedures.
• Implement a Risk Management Framework and ensure insurances are suitable and current.
• Actively contribute to governance across the organisation

About You

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded leader that enjoys managing a well-functioning business management team providing a range of quality corporate services. Your experience in leadership and management will demonstrate a passion for and commitment to supporting and developing staff skills and confidence.

You will have prior experience working alongside Aboriginal people and in particular, an understanding and appreciation of Central Arrernte peoples including the role that culture plays in healing and strengthening the community.

You will have exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas and information in a cross-cultural environment. You will be highly organized, able to manage competing priorities and negotiate solutions to a range of problems in a culturally safe manner.

About the Benefits

This is an exciting role that includes:

• Base salary EA 7.1 $102,245.14
• Total package – approximately $112,000 (including salary packaging arrangements)
• Superannuation (11%)
• 17.5% leave loading
• Six weeks annual leave
• Ongoing training and development

Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday 4 February 2024

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria identified on the position description. For a copy of the position description please refer to the Anglicare NT website or contact Vanessa Thompson on (08) 8985 00***for further information.

Before commencing it is a requirement that you possess a valid Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory Driver’s License. Demonstrated currency of pandemic and job specific vaccinations (including boosters, subject to medical exemptions, is also required.