Parramatta, NEW South Wales NSW Aboriginal Land Council

 

The opportunity
The Director, Strategy leads the delivery of strategic planning and strategic initiatives of NSWALC across a diverse policy portfolio including Aboriginal Land Agreements and amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983.
The position provides high-level strategic advice to the Council, CEO and the Executive, and is responsible for developing and maintaining influential relationships with Ministers, Parliamentarians and senior government officers as well as other relevant non-government agencies and affiliated groups.
 

Leading a small team, the Director, Strategy will:
 

• Lead complex, high level and high value negotiations for the return of land to Aboriginal Land Councils, the resolution of Aboriginal land claims and other matters through Aboriginal Land Agreements with the NSW Government, local government, industry bodies, Aboriginal organisations and Native Title groups;
• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation and review of NSWALC policies in relation to amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act to ensure alignment with the Council's strategic direction and objectives;
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with Ministers, Parliamentarians and senior government officers, as well as other relevant non-government agencies, stakeholders and affiliated groups;
• Represent NSWALC at the highest levels of Government, community and key external stakeholders in consultations and negotiations to optimise outcomes for Aboriginal Land Rights.

 

To be successful in this role, the Director, Strategy will need to have:

• Advanced and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the cultural practices, values and issues affecting Aboriginal people and communities in today's society.
• Demonstrated commitment and capacity to promote the rights and interests of Aboriginal people.
• Demonstrated high understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, related regulations and policies, and proven advanced ability to work in a strong regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated advanced policy and political analysis and proven ability to respond to significant complex challenges.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including proven advanced negotiation and influencing skills, and advanced capacity to work effectively with a broad range of organisations at a senior level including government departments, Aboriginal organisations, other community sector organisations and industry groups.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, plan and prioritise, progress organisational priorities and deliver results.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive equivalent experience

  
 
About us
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is the State’s peak representative body in Aboriginal affairs and 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 at www.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 Kody Boney by email: recruitment@alc.org.au or on (02) 9689 4490.  Applications close 5.00PM Wednesday, 03 May 2017 and can be forwarded to recruitment@alc.org.au
 

Job Status: 3 year contract role
 
 

Source: Uniting News