Address- Based in picturesque Wonnarua Country, in the Hunter region.
- Flexible working arrangements available, including a nine-day fortnight.
- Regional travel is a requirement of this role.
About Us:
Established nearly two decades ago, the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. (NSWICC) was Australia’s first peak representative body for Indigenous business. We are an independent, non-government funded and self-sustained, Indigenous-led organisation, representing 500+ majority-owned, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enterprises. The NSWICC has established a ‘One Stop Shop’ model and suite of services, where Indigenous business owners, government and industry come together to build, develop and grow the Indigenous business sector.
The Opportunity:
As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role will contribute to organisational leadership, strategic development, and continual improvement. The role will have a specific responsibility for oversight of our shared services and outsourced functions, ensuring a consistent alignment of our vision, mission, and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Play a key leadership role in strategic and organisational planning.
- Oversee all internal and outsourced shared services functions, including marketing, events, governance and advocacy.
- Oversee key project and program engagements.
- Oversee the evolution of our Wuu-rri vending program.
- Represent the organisation and wider sector at industry events.
- Uphold the NSWICC's vision, mission and values in all interactions.
About You:
A passionate advocate for the development of a prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector.
To be considered you will need:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in a relevant area such as business management or public administration.
- Relevant senior management level experience within Corporate Services, with a substantial knowledge of public relations, management systems and general shared services functions.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at senior stakeholder levels, including the preparation of strategic briefings, reports, and advice.
- Demonstrated experience in financial management (both OPEX & CAPEX), including ROI modelling and governance.
- Demonstrated experience in operational and risk management, including implementation of governance and control mechanisms, and continuous improvement programs.
- Demonstrated cultural competence and extensive experience within Indigenous settings and stakeholder groups.
Join Our Team:
For more information about the role, please contact our recruitment panel, by email: *********@nswicc.com.au
To apply, please provide a current resume and a cover letter describing what attracted you to this role and what makes you a strong candidate, either directly through this advertisement or by email: *********@nswicc.com.au
The NSWICC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people with caring responsibilities, mature age workers, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people.
Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.
The NSWICC acknowledges the Traditional People of the lands we visit and recognise their continuing connection to the land and water, to the dreaming and all living things. We pay our respects to Ancestors, and the Elders, past, present and future, whose strength and guidance continually nurture us. We pay tribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership within our communities, within business, and amongst our youth.
