Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $164,131 - $172,575 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $196,896 - $206,440 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 12 November 2027

About the role

The Family Services Senior Section Manager provides operational management and leadership to the Family Services Section of the Child Youth and Family Services Division. The Section Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Divisional General Manager and works collaboratively with a Senior Management Team and other Congress services and programs in providing operational management and leadership that contributes to Congress’ strategic plan and directions in the Family Services and Stolen Generation program areas.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Extensive experience in a senior position with strategic leadership, expertise and management experience, or a degree in business management, or executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to implement operational plans, prepare reports  and funding submission, undertake financial management, analyse and address complex issues, and prepare correspondence.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Aboriginal health, Aboriginal culture, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of family support programs within a primary health care service delivery model and how they relate to health development.
• Demonstrated  high level  of  interpersonal communication skills written and verbally.
• Current driver’s license
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.
   

For more information on the position please contact:
Pauline Hickey, Senior Manager Family Services, on
M:  0438 981 098 | E: [email protected]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options. 

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration 

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

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