AddressIndigeco is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to recruit for the esteemed position of Manager, Indigenous Partnerships, on behalf of a renowned Client, representing a profoundly impactful endeavor.
In this role, the Manager will manage partnership initiatives within a transformative program, offering invaluable leadership and strategic direction in fostering collaborations across the Goulburn Murray and Narrm regions.
The Indigenous Partnerships Team operates as a collaborative and agile unit, fostering relationships, co-developing strategies, facilitating program delivery, and evaluating partnership impacts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and cultivate an interdisciplinary team to ensure high performance and cohesion.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement innovative interdisciplinary initiatives within the business' partnership program.
- Ensure effective governance of partnerships, including those with Indigenous communities, state and territory government agencies, and educational institutions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic Indigenous partnerships.
- Lead the implementation of recommendations from the Partnership Review conducted in 2023.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on outcomes and impacts of partnership activities.
- Coordinate the preparation of reports, research, submissions, and papers for key internal and external stakeholders.
- Foster a team culture supported by improved processes to enable an integrated approach to partnership outcomes.
- Build confidence and trust among partners and stakeholders by showcasing the capabilities of the Partnerships team in managing collaborative initiatives that align with the business' objectives.
- Facilitate collaboration and alignment within the Partnerships team, contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations and responsibilities within supervised areas.
- A tertiary qualification and extensive relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
- Demonstrated experience in achieving outcomes within complex institutional environments (university, government, corporate, or similar).
- Proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships in Indigenous cultural contexts, with a history of success in achieving strategic priorities.
- Ability to manage budgets effectively, develop business plans, and write successful grant applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated planning, strategic development, and problem-solving skills, with experience in project execution.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to ensure successful delivery of partnership programs and services.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and documents.
- Capacity to exercise initiative and judgment with a high degree of professional autonomy.
- Highly developed skills in influencing, developing, and inspiring a wide range of stakeholders.
Please note: This is an Indigenous-identified position. Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, pursuant to Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act.
Indigeco acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and recognises their connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to our Indigenous brothers and sisters, their Culture, and to elders past, present & future.
