Operations Manager

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Are you a First Nations person who is looking for a role where you can have an immediate, tangible impact in the life of a member of the local First Nations community? Do you enjoy working with people and helping them to build important life skills? Are you interested in working on-country in a beautiful natural environment, in a small, dedicated team?

The Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm provides a place of healing, where First Nations peoples can feel safe and supported to make ongoing and meaningful changes in their lives. We use a therapeutic community approach, traditional healing concepts, cultural programs and life skills training to tackle underlying social and emotional issues.

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of day programs that are run for First Nations people at the Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm. This includes implementing the assessment process, designing specific activities and the overall program for participants, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with participants, stakeholders and others, ensuring a safe environment for all people in the program and at the Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm, and managing a small team of committed people who deliver frontline services to program participants.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other requirements**:This is a designated position in accordance with _s42, Discrimination Act 1991, _and is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Current registration issued under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011_ is required.
- a Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
- a Senior First Aid certificate
- an understanding of rural and/or farm environment

**Note**:This position is available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to Apply**: Please submit the following:

- a two-page pitch (12 pt font, please) that explains your ability to perform the role
- a current curriculum vitae which includes details of your work history, qualifications and contact details for two referees.

Your pitch should:

- show that you have the capabilities in the “What you Require” section of the Position Description
- demonstrate your capacity to perform the duties and responsibilities detailed in the “What You Will Do” section of the Position Description, especially examples of how you have done this in the past
- tell the selection committee how your abilities and experience make you the best person for the role.

**Note**:
This position is available for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency.


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