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Paid Positions
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AUSTRALIA'S FIRST PEOPLES
Closing date:
Region: NSW - Sydney
Salary: By application & enquiry
Chief Executive Officer
National Congress of Australia's First Peoples
The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has been created to provide national leadership in advocating for the recognition of the status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Nations peoples, protecting the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and
advancing the well being of their communities.
The Congress will provide a voice and represent the best interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, actively pursuing a principled and visionary agenda to secure their economic, social, cultural and environmental futures, and building a new relationship with government, industry, and among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, based on mutual respect and equality.
The inaugural Chief Executive Officer will lead a small team to establish the office of the Congress, consistent with the highest standards of professionalism and organisational integrity, and develop processes that are transparent, participatory, informed and robust.
The appointee will establish the governance structures as well as the operations arm of the
organisation, and develop organisational policies and procedures to underpin the initial growth of the Congress. This will include business and operational plans, financial management and reporting systems, and media and community relations protocols and procedures.
We are seeking applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with proven general management experience combined with Board
and financial governance capability, and supported by outstanding leadership, organisational and team building skills.
Candidates will need to possess strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the capability to interact effectively at all levels of Government, the corporate and community sectors, and the capacity to be successful within complex political and social contexts.
A sound understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander national priorities and issues would be preferred, together with strong negotiation, advocacy and media relations skills.
Lead the Creation of Australia's New Representative Body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Please apply in writing quoting Ref No. 5801 to Watermark Search International.
NB We will reply to the email address used for your application).
GPO Box 2708 Sydney NSW 2001.
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