Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NTManagement (Community Services & Development)This senior position supports the CEO in the day-to-day management of the organisation. The Operations Manager provides a "hands-on" operational role providing direction and oversight for Waltja's staff, activities, programs, and projects to achieve Waltja's objectives. The Operations Manager reports directly to the CEO.ABOUT WALTJAWaltja is led by a board of all Indigenous female Directors who are guided by a set of indigenous principles. Waltja is a community-based organisation that works with families from Central Desert Indigenous communities to address major issues affecting their communities. Waltja focuses on addressing many of the gaps in service delivery for children, youth, elders, and people living with disability in the remote communities of Central Australia.Duties and Responsibilities:Assist the CEO in program management matters including program planning, team supervision, documentation, reporting, and acquittals and liaise with the CEO regarding operational and program issues arising in the workplace.Assist the CEO with recruitment, probation, performance reviews, and performance management and liaise with the CEO regarding staff PD and WHS issues.Assist Administration and Finance staff to maintain a busy and functioning front office area.Ensure programs operate within budget allocations, assist with the authorisation of purchase orders and bank payments, in line with Waltja's financial protocols.Assist with Waltja's good governance by providing administrative support to Executive Directors and members and play an active role to support Directors Meetings and workshops.Work within Waltja's organisational values, code of conduct, and policies and procedures, especially with regard to maintaining confidentiality and working in a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and community and client-driven manner.Selection Criteria:A commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, demonstrated ability to relate sensitively and effectively with First Nations people and demonstrated awareness of the issues affecting Aboriginal children/young people and their families in central Australia.You will have high-level administrative, operational, and people skills.You will be highly motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Demonstrated capacity for strategic decision-making, and initiative to make appropriate decisions when required.Previous experience and capacity to fulfil the duties and responsibilities identified above.Have qualifications relevant to the position e.g., Community Services, Education, or Business Management.Be willing and able to travel to remote areas of central Australia, as required.Experience in living and working in another culture, ideally working with Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory.A sound understanding of government, non-government, and philanthropic sectors and demonstrated success in funding submissions and acquittals.Salary package:Superannuation: 11.5% standard and trainee rate, Waltja pays 13.5% as bonus for non-smokers.Travel: $75/night for remote travel.Annual travel bonus: $950 per year.Well-being allowance: Up to $800 reimbursement of personal well-being services costs.Equipment: All digital/computer/phone equipment as needed, Swag supplied.Annual leave: 5 weeks pro rata.Personal Leave: 15 days pro rata.Ceremonial Leave: Up to 8 weeks leave without pay.Compassionate: 3 days paid leave, 3 weeks leave without pay for immediate family.Time in Lieu: Flexible working hours & time in lieu arrangements instead of overtime.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?Do you have experience in administration?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have experience working in remote areas?Do you have experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island communities?
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