About Us
Children's Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, to enjoy equity and safety, to be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and to have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children's Ground and the work we do, visit our website:
About The Job
This is a position for a First Nations person. This identified position has been created to recognise the growth of Children's Ground in Central Australia and to strengthen the senior leadership of our operations in Alice Springs with a focus on integrated delivery and quality. As part of the senior management team, you will be involved in the coordination, planning, and reviewing of strategy and development, ensuring a culture of inclusion, professionalism, excellence, and innovation for staff and families.
This position will work closely with the Regional Director and First Nations co-Directors to ensure integrity to the CGA, overseeing integration and place-based delivery across key teams. With direct reports including the Heads of Learning, After Hours, and Health, this position will provide key direction and support to ensure teams work together closely in planning and delivering a place-based approach. You will support these positions to manage budgets, provide direction to teams, and utilise the Quality, Planning, Review and Support (QPRS) process to ensure staff are provided with the necessary tools, supervision, and direction to deliver programs and meet responsibilities.
This position will be based at our Children's Ground office hub on South Terrace in Alice Springs with outreach to sites where programs are delivered.
About You
We are seeking a First Nations person with relevant tertiary education and a minimum of 5 years' experience and demonstrated success at a senior leadership level in education and/or health. You will need to have strong project management skills and superior relationship-building skills to be able to lead and mentor teams. A current driver's license is essential. You will thrive on a challenge and be able to work flexibly in a demanding and growing not-for-profit organisation.
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