Director, Southern Zone – Identified Fyshwick ACT Location

Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory NSW Aboriginal Land Council
The Opportunity
Zone Directors, NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) play a pivotal role in providing guidance and assistance to Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and in implementing the policies of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council for the benefit of members of the Land Council Network of New South Wales. 
 
Zone Directors are responsible for, among other things, ensuring the effective and efficient administration of LALC real property and other assets.  The occupants will perform the role of financial adviser and problem solver for LALCs within their Zone, strategic adviser to LALCs and to NSWALC, office manager, negotiator and conciliator.
 
To be successful in this role, the Director, Southern Zone will need to have:
·         Aboriginality – this is an identified position under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
·         Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and implementation of legislation preferably relating to Aboriginal people.
·         Extensive knowledge and experience in financial management.
·         High level management experience within a policy and program delivery environment.
·         High level dispute resolution skills.
·         Sound written and oral communication skills to enable effective communication.
 
About us
As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is a not for profit organisation.
 
More information about NSW Aboriginal Land Council can be found atwww.alc.org.au
 
How to apply

To apply for the position please obtain a copy of the recruitment package containing the Role Description and Success Profile by contacting the Human Resources Officer by email: recruitment@alc.org.au or on (02) 9689 4490. 
Applications close 5.00 PM Thursday, 31 August 2017 and can be forwarded to recruitment@alc.org.au

 
Job Status: Contract up to three (3) years
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