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SalaryCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WELLINGTON OR MOUNT DRUITT, NSW
About us
Located in the beautiful Central Western Slopes region of NSW, Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) aims to empower targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs through the community-controlled model.
WACHS incorporates Greater Western Aboriginal Health Service (GWAHS).
Our main services are located in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs. The organisation is currently undergoing a period of positive change with increased transparency and accountability.
For more information please see our website www.wachs.net.au and www.gwahs.net.au
The role
Initially reporting to the Special Administrators and then Board of Directors, this executive role will focus on the overall strategic direction and management of the organisation to ensure the achievement of the established strategic goals.
Your key objectives include:
ensuring that the organisation is a leader in delivering efficient and effective business operations, risk management and financial performance;
establishment of core organisational values in conjunction with the Board of Directors and ensuring these values are reflected in all aspects of the company and communicated to all stakeholders;
creating, implementing and maintaining high quality and service performance standards and developing systems to build key relationships and improve operational efficiency;
overseeing all functions within the organisation and providing direction and guidance to the organisation as a whole; and
ensuring and contributing to the operational and strategic decision-making process and providing authoritative advice to the Special Administrators/Board of Directors in relation to operational matters and company performance.
This role may be based in Wellington or Mount Druitt with travel between the two regions required.
About you
You will be in an executive level role with extensive experience in management at a senior leadership, preferably with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation. You will need demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health issues impacting upon the health status of Aboriginal communities as well as:
Post Graduate Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Management, Finance, Health or similar discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and achievement of strategic objectives
Demonstrated experience in ensuring an effective management system, policy and procedure framework and financial system for an organisation
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team at a senior level
High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Current valid Driver's license, minimum of Class “c” or equivalent
Appointment to this position will be subject to a National Criminal History Record Check clearance. Two reference checks will be required including one recent supervisor.
We offer an excellent range of benefits including:
$200,000-$210,000 salary range plus super
Company vehicle with private use
Non-profit status with salary sacrifice available to reduce tax and increase your take home pay
An opportunity to shape the organisation and really make a difference to the communities we serve.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
To find out more please contact Kelli Dragos, Abundance Human Resources on 0419 419 554.
The closing date for this role is 9.00am on Monday, 8 November 2021.
