Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

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CEO position 

The Role

Reporting to the CEO the role is responsible for supporting the CEO in the development and implementation of our strategic, financial, and operational business planning and performance, and the management of the day-to-day operations, people, and resources. The Deputy CEO is also responsible for ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. 

This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused supports, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated understanding of social, physical, economical, and Cultural strengths and challenges affecting our Aboriginal communities and their ability to access adequate and quality support services.
• Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture.
• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal peoples, Communities, and organisations, in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community, particularly in relation to our local Community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with our Community members, staff and stakeholders.
• Outstanding track record in the provision of expert and strategic advice and leadership in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and programs (preferably in relation to increasing access to culturally appropriate support programs for our Community).
• Highly developed leadership capabilities preferably demonstrated in the development and implementation of significant Aboriginal programs and policies.
• Highly developed communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, demonstrated at the executive and senior management levels. 
• Demonstrated record of achievement in leading an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
• Integrity - Provide proactive advice, be genuine, fair, and ethical in their behaviours and ensure decisions, judgements and actions are guided by a moral compass which aligns with Wathaurong’s values and behaviours.
• Strong Political Acumen - Demonstrates an understanding of how to operate in an ambiguous environment and know how to make things happen within this context.
• Leads change - Initiates and facilitates change that produces better outcomes for our Community.
• Drive and commitment - Enthusiastic and committed. Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work. Sets high standards and performance for self and others. Enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment.
• Communicates with influence - Communicates to influence the decisions, actions and perceptions of others and approaches negotiations with a convincing and balanced rationale.
• Building sustainable partnerships – Foster effective proactive relationships with key stakeholders (internal, external, and national).

*A police check, Working with Children Check, and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

Applicants for this role close on: Friday 8 March 2024

About Us

Please visit our website for further information: www.wathaurong.org.au

How to Apply

A Position Description can be viewed on our website at: http://www.wathaurong.org.au/careers-with-us/