First People Recruitment Solutions – Perth WAFPRS are proud to be partnering with IBA in recruiting for this key full-time position.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.This is an Identified role which requires meeting the following two criteria:an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesan ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleThose applicants who are not Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander will need to demonstrate how they meet this criterion in their cover letter.IBA's objective is to provide quality leadership in facilitating and enabling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement in the wider economy.IBA's principal legislative basis is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (ATSI Act) under which IBA is established, to:assist and enhance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-management and economic self-sufficiencyadvance the commercial and economic interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander personsThe Chief Executive Officer is responsible for:representing and advocating IBA's interests in all relevant public and private forums as required by the Boardproviding advice and support to the Chair and the Board as requiredensuring that IBA's business is conducted in accordance with the ATSI Act and the PGPA Actthe development, implementation and management of IBA's business plan, human resources policies and procedures, risk assessment, reporting and management processesthe coordination of IBA's annual reporting obligations under the ATSI Act and other Commonwealth legislationmaintaining an appropriately structured management team, appointed in consultation with the Board, to assist you in effective implementation of the Board's strategic plans and initiativesproviding leadership to IBA's management team and delegating administrative and managerial functions and tasks to, and supervising and managing, that team.Required Skills, Attributes and Experiencewill be an innovative thinker, with visionbring a deep understanding of, and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleswill be an experienced negotiator with gravitas and the ability to be a strong advocate of IBA who is comfortable in diplomatically engaging politicians and bureaucrats, commercial leaders and various community groups.A resilient custodian of strategic direction with demonstrated experience of driving growth in a similar organisational contextwill be an influential leader with exceptional communication skills, including demonstrated high-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillswill bring demonstrable advocacy experience and the ability to establish highly productive relationships with stakeholders and thought leaders across business, government, and the communityThe CEO will have:a vision for growthproven ability to develop and implement strategic plans to deliver organisational objectivesleadership experience in a relevant business, government department, or community groupan understanding of the challenges of leading a large workforce across a number of dispersed locationsand experience in working with advisory boards and boards of directors.experience in overseeing executive teams, organisational budgets and annual report obligations similar in nature and size to IBAPersonal AttributesAn empathetic leader with poise, humility and directional awarenessDriven by social justice and excited by the prospect of making a differenceExperienced and motivated to engage on behalf of Indigenous groupsAn inclusive team builder, able to develop and trust the skills and experience of their leadership team.A willingness to take on a high travel commitmentHow to ApplyClick APPLY or contact Bryan Creith- Director of Recruitment at ****** or on 02 6230 7*** for further information and/or the duties and characteristics (PD) for the role.Please submit applications in Word format only by midnight, Sunday 24th November 2024.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.
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