Organisation Overview: Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (RAC) is recognised as a leader among Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, maintaining a high profile in the public and private sectors across research, consultancy, policy development, and partnerships. RAC operates in a culturally appropriate, sensitive, community-controlled environment that maintains a holistic approach to service provision and emphasises the importance of family and community.
RAC has been a resource, service provider and enabler of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Greater Shepparton region since 1980. RAC is a cooperative working to provide a range of supports and services including:
Health and wellbeing Positive aging and disability services Community services Asset and infrastructure services Corporate services RAC has an annual budget of $19 million and a workforce of approximately 230 people. RAC is a significant employer and economic contributor to the region and plays a high profile leadership role as one of the larger Aboriginal organisations in Australia. RAC is committed to ensuring the Aboriginal people in the Goulburn Valley have certainty of access to community-controlled services.
Role Purpose: This role will require you to provide a comprehensive range of high-level project support to Rumbalara's service areas and leadership to ensure programs, events and projects are delivered successfully in line with Rumbalara's strategic plan. The position will coordinate and strengthen project processes and systems including supporting project governance, project management, capacity building developing and maintaining high quality project documentation, and support communication and engagement event activities with stakeholders. This role will provide project management across the organisation, and be aligned very closely with our communications, people and culture and client service teams.
Employment Conditions: All staff are required to sign a confidentiality agreement on appointment to the organisation Probationary / qualifying periods apply to all new positions All staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct of the Co-operative (available to view) All staff are required to follow the policies and procedures to the department and the Co-operative (manuals are available to view) A commitment to equal opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principles and practices is required Salary packaging is available to permanent part time and full-time staff Tenure of positions at Rumbalara will be tied to existing contracted funding arrangements About You: To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:
You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Have tertiary qualifications in a health or Business Administration and/or management discipline would be favourable, or other qualifications and substantial relevant experience would also be considered Coordinate the delivery of project activities including project workshops, internal team meetings, meetings with external partners, and other project related activities. Demonstrate experience in project management, business planning and change management. Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills, and innovative and flexible approaches to problem solving challenges and effectively managing multi-stakeholder engagement. Undertake research and investigation tasks to provide/present recommendations for consideration. Sound understanding of and/or experience in Funding Agreements and Accreditation. Experience in liaising with diverse stakeholders, clients and staff. Demonstrated success in developing policy and working on projects from implementation to completion. Ability to plan and manage diverse tasks and have attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and part of a productive team. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary clients service team focusing on continuous improvement in service equality. What We Offer: • Salary packaging of $15,900 available for Part- or Full-time employees.
• ACCHS Award – Level 7
• Opportunities for additional incentives - which may include Christmas bonus days, recognition of NAIDOC day, periodic adjustments aligned with CPI increases, and the possibility of a relocation allowance when applicable.
• Professional development opportunities and support to help you grow in your career.
• Access to a free and confidential Employment Assistance Program and more.
• Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support your work where applicable.
• Fleet cars to carry out daily tasks where applicable.
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