Yuendumu community is 290 km west of Alice Springs with a population of about 1000 Warlpiri people and 100 non-indigenous staff. The corporation provides mediation and justice services and community safety patrol services to Yuendumu and Willowra communities. Yuendumu is a dry community (no alcohol or drugs) which is strictly enforced. The community has a clinic, school, police station, three retail stores and numerous other service providers.
Closing date:
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Location:
Job category:
- Executive
Type of vacancy:
Salary and conditions:
Plus subsidised accommodation and a vehicle (with some private use allowable.
Job description/overview:
The general manager reports to the directors who are supported by an independent accountant and advisors. The directors are seeking an experienced general manager to manage operations—someone with a proven track record in:
- organisational management and operations
- sound strategic thinking and planning to contribute to the strategic direction and sustainable development of STKIC
experience in:
- remote community development
- mediation, criminal justice or allied services
- community safety patrol
and ability to:
- work respectfully with the community and staff
- effectively and efficiently manage the finances within budgets and aim for long-term viability and ongoing funding
- manage funding contracts and agreements and complete reporting requirements consistent with contractual obligations.
- exercise financial and human resource delegations in accordance with the authority delegated by the board of directors
- monitor and evaluate the allocation and management of resources
- implement and maintain corporate and operational plans, policies and procedures
- adhere to regulatory and funding compliance requirements
- provide optimum client services in challenging environments
Contact person and how to apply:
Please email for an information pack—admin@stkic.com.au—and apply in writing with three referees.
Contact person is Belinda, phone 0467 467 938.