Aboriginal Community Engagement and Partnerships Director
1 day ago
Job Summary
">We are seeking a highly skilled Aboriginal Community Engagement and Partnerships Director to lead our First Nations Strategy and Outcomes Unit.
">About the Role
">This is an exciting opportunity for a capable leader to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing and delivering organisational resources, support, culture, and knowledge to enhance and embed genuine and respectful partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
">The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of co-design, formulation, testing, and implementation of Aboriginal community engagement practices in complex and diverse organisations. They will also have a proven ability to identify, build, and deepen partnerships between mainstream organisations and Aboriginal communities and/or organisations.
">Key Responsibilities
">- Define a First Nations Partnership Framework: Develop a framework to guide and nurture place-based and strategic partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations.
- Establish New Tools and Processes: Integrate new tools and processes to deepen First Nations partnerships across the organisation, including partnership health checks, revised business development processes, monitoring, reporting, and celebrating partnerships.
- Cultural Guidance and Support: Provide cultural guidance, introductions, and timely support to Uniting colleagues and leaders to ensure that place-based and program-based partnerships with Aboriginal communities and organisations thrive.
- Forge New Partnerships: Forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones to support Uniting's priority systems change aspirations.
- Collaborate with Procurement Team: Collaborate with the procurement team to expand opportunities for First Nations suppliers.
- Partner with Property Team: Partner with the property team to consult with First Nations communities on all new developments.
- SUPPORT RELATIONSHIP BUILDING: Support relationship building, advocacy, research, and innovation to strengthen the ACCO ecosystem, including transitions of Uniting services to ACCOs.
- First Nations Impact Report: Contribute to the publication of a First Nations Impact report, drawing on quantitative and qualitative data to convey a clear, compelling, and authentic narrative of our First Nations self-determination journey.
Qualifications and Requirements
">We are looking for a passionate individual with a commitment to strengthening First Nations partnerships and building a better future. The ideal candidate will have:
">- A postgraduate and/or bachelor's qualification in a relevant business field or equivalent experience.
- Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- 5 or more years of experience in a large complex organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage emotional responses when interacting with others in a professional environment.
- Exceptional communication, engagement, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence.
- Project management, organisational, and planning skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer You
">- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave.
About Us
">Uniting is a purpose-led organisation committed to promoting and growing place-based and First Nations-led responses. We acknowledge the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples and pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
">Estimated Salary: $122,500 - $137,000 per annum + super and NFP salary packaging benefits
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