POSITION VACANT - Acting Chief Executive Officer Aboriginal Health Services, Wyong, NSW • Are you passionate about the health of the Aboriginal community? • Have you got what it takes to be the Acting CEO of a pioneering Aboriginal Health Service? • Do you have the leadership and people skills we are looking for to make a difference? • Are you a strong decision maker? The Acting CEO is the primary agent to the Board of Directors (BOD) and will provide leadership and management in the delivery of quality health and family services to the local Aboriginal community. The Acting CEO is responsible for ensuring accountability is upheld for all funded programs to relevant funding bodies and government agencies, as delegated by the BOD, ensuring compliance with regard to legislative requirements and requirements of funding bodies. A key responsibility will be to work with the Board on a strategic plan to move the organisation forward, to listen to the community and to develop and articulate a vision for the organisation. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with strong negotiation and communication skills. You need to be a team player, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple tasks and goals, problem-solve and maintain high ethical standards, tact and diplomacy skills. Although not essential, this role would suit someone who has experience with a community based Board of Management and an understanding of the needs of an Aboriginal Community. This is an Aboriginal Australian identified position. Yerin considers that being an Aboriginal Australian is a genuine occupational qualification under the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). To be a successful applicant for this position you must possess the following qualifications and skills: • Negotiation and conflict management skills; • Strong leadership and people management skills and proven ability to nurture effective and productive internal and external relationships; • Experience in leading organisational change; • Effective strategic planning and development skills; • Extensive experience with budgeting, marketing and public relations; • Three or more years of experience in a CEO or Senior Management role; • Willingness to work ‘out of hours’ to meet the objectives of the role when required; • Patience, energy and sense of humour. The Offer: • Excellent opportunity to make a difference in the community; • Wyong location, close to train station; • Use of company car; • A remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant, dependent on experience and qualifications. To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume to recruitment@inspire-success Closing date is 4 October 2013
Posted on: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 12:29:10 +0000
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