Acting Executive Manager Community Programs – Aboriginal Identified

This is an Identified position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Aboriginality is a genuine qualification authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination ACT 1977

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for identifying program opportunities and overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs to ensure objectives and contractual requirements are met. The role involves managing funding contracts and agreements to ensure the delivery of all agreed program outcomes. It also includes leading and supporting Team Leaders to foster a high-performing, engaged workforce that is empowered to achieve program goals. Additionally, the role contributes to the development and execution of the organisation’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment between program delivery and broader organisational priorities.

The key objectives of the role include to:

• Identify program opportunities and manage the development, implementation and evaluation of all programs to ensure the achievement of objectives and requirements.
• Manage the funding contracts and agreements, to ensure that all agreed program requirements are delivered.
• Lead and manage Team Leaders to ensure all staff are engaged and empowered to achieve program objectives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the organisation strategic plan
• Liaise with funders and ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure that all programs are managed within budgetary and funding requirements.

Skills, Experience & Mandatory Requirements:

• Confirmation of aboriginality
• Relevant Tertiary qualification or Relevant Experience
• Extensive experience in managing health programs
• Extensive experience in managing health programs in an Aboriginal community environment
• Sound experience in applying for and managing government funding
• Deep understanding of and experience in Medicare funding
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and other statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgetary requirements.
• High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• National Police Check
• Working With Children’s Check
• COVID-19 Certificate & Booster Information or a Medical exemption
• Current driver’s license

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at hr@wachs.net.au.