Canberra

$85,089 to $118,747 plus 15.4% superannuation

12 month contract with possible extension

A unique and exciting opportunity exists for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander professional to join a commercially focused organisation that assists Indigenous Australians to buy their own homes, be successful in business and invest in commercial ventures.

IBA's Business Services partners with its commercial programs to provide services focusing on people, systems, and property. This role is part of the People, Performance and Culture team which sits within this program and supports IBA to achieve its objectives through the design and delivery of initiatives aimed at building organisational culture and performance.

The Manager Business Services Projects is a hands-on position, and will partner with project managers within the program to develop and implement communication strategies, manage projects aimed at embedding key people strategies, including a focus on Indigenous employment outcomes, and reviewing and updating Business Services policies to ensure that they are enabling IBA to achieve its desired outcomes.  

We are looking for someone with well-developed knowledge of Indigenous Affairs, and understanding (or an ability to quickly develop) of human resources theory and practice, particularly in the areas of staff capability development and strategic recruitment leading to Indigenous and other diversity employment outcomes.

Strong project management, interpersonal communication, strategic thinking and inter-team collaboration skills are essential.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate outstanding personal drive and initiative, and be able to provide culturally appropriate leadership within a small team.

For further information including the job description, selection documentation and mandatory requirements for applications go to www.iba.gov.au. If you have any questions after reading this material, please contact Jade Cordell on 02-61102642 or by email at jade.cordell@iba.gov.au.

Applications close 11 February 2018.