Associate Director, Operations

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Indigenous Business Australia Full time
Associate Director, Operations & Procurement

$157,690 - $184,761 + 15.4% superannuation

Position: Associate Director, Operations & Procurement

Salary: $157,690 to $184,761 plus 15.4% superannuation

Employment type: Full-time Ongoing

Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Perth or Sydney

About IBA

At Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), we partner and invest with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go further than providing money - we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We're deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It's why we exist.

We offer a range of services to help Indigenous Australians create wealth, seize investment opportunities, build businesses, and purchase homes. We do this with a commercial mindset and by building respectful, productive partnerships across communities, government, and the private sector.

Our people are invested, informed, responsive, respectful and connected.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Associate Director, Operations & Procurement to join our Information & Technology team and contribute to an exciting period of growth. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the organisation's operations and procurement processes.

About the role

The Associate Director – Operations & Procurement is a strategic and hands-on leadership role reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer. The role is responsible for overseeing IBA's IT service delivery, operations, property, and procurement functions. It ensures operational excellence, risk mitigation, and cost-effective resource management across digital and physical assets, aligning all functions with IBA's strategic goals.

A key focus of the role is to develop and lead a high-performing, collaborative team culture that emphasizes structured, proactive risk management, strong employee engagement, and a high degree of communication and transparency.

What you'll bring to the team
  • Awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander societies and culture.
  • Ability to liaise and communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across IT operations, property, and/or procurement.
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and procurement best practices, including managing large complex contracts.
  • Experience working in government applying the PGPA Act and Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
  • Experience managing facilities and physical asset portfolios.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PROSCI, PMP) are highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and engage stakeholders effectively.
What you will get in return
  • A values-based organisation committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
  • 15.4% employer superannuation contribution.
  • Not-for-profit status with access to salary packaging.
  • 4 weeks annual leave, with options for half-pay or purchased leave.
  • Paid Christmas shutdown without leave deduction.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 18 days personal/carer's leave.
  • NAIDOC leave. First Nations Ceremonial Leave.

Please note: Emailed applications will not be accepted, nor will applications from recruitment agencies


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