The Kokatha People are the Traditional Owners of a large section of land in the north of South Australia. This area stretches from Lake Torrens in the East to the Gawler Ranges in the West. The Kokatha Traditional Owners’ Native Title area encompasses significant mineral deposits which are subject to current mining operations and future potential mining activities. The Native Title area also includes the townships of Woomera, Roxby Downs and Andamooka which are major service centres for this part of regional South Australia.
Kokatha people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Reporting to the Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation (KAC) Board of Directors, the focus of this position is the overall strategic direction and management of the organisation for the benefit of all Kokatha People.
Your key objectives include:
- Provide leadership, direction and guidance and oversee all functions within the organisation; and
- Provide operational oversight to KAC, Kokatha Pastoral Pty Ltd and Kokatha Mining Services Pty Ltd, and any other related entities.
- Deliver effective, professional business operations, risk management and financial performance;
- Contribute to the development of relevant strategic plans and implement operational plans;
- Provide sound advice to the Board of Directors in relation to operational matters and company performance;
- Oversee all Secretariat functions related to Kokatha General, Compensation and Charitable Trusts;
- Establish core organisational values in conjunction with the Board of Directors and ensure values are reflected across the organisation; and
- Represent KAC with stakeholders and community representatives.
You will need significant experience in a Chief Executive position preferably with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation.
You will also need:
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Management, Finance, Health or relevant discipline is desirable but not essential
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues impacting upon Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to work successfully with Aboriginal people
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and achievement of strategic objectives
- Demonstrated experience in ensuring an effective management system, policy and procedure framework and financial system for an organisation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team at a senior level
- Willingness to engage in professional development that aligns with the organisation’s needs
- High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Current valid Driver’s license, minimum of Class “c” or equivalent
Appointment to this position will be subject to a National Criminal History Record Check clearance. Two reference checks will be required including one recent supervisor.
We offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Non-profit status with salary sacrifice available to reduce tax and increase your take home pay
- An opportunity to really make a difference in to the Kokatha Aboriginal community
To find out more please contact Kelli Dragos, Abundance Human Resources on 0419 419 554.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter via seek online or at the KAC office at 35 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta.
A merit selection process will be undertaken for this role in accordance with the KAC Recruitment & Selection Policy & Procedure.
The closing date for this role is 9.00am on Friday, 4 March 2022.