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Secretariat Officer

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
  • Location: Highgate
  • Employment Type: Full Time (1.0FTE)
  • Employment Category: Fixed Term until 30 June 2023
  • Remuneration: $69,255.66 - $78,489.75 per annum + superannuation + salary sacrifice
  • Commence: ASAP

The Governance and Secretariat Officer reports to the Project Manager - Closing the Gap and is directly accountable to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), providing corporate governance, secretariat and business support to the newly formed AHCWA Social Services Subcommittee (the Committee).

The occupant will work in collaboration with the Project Manager - CTG and provide general business support and assist in the development of governance structures, policies and procedures to guide the Committee and the establishment of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Consortium as an independent incorporated body.

To view the full position description and selection criteria, click here, or visit www.ahcwa.org.au.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

  • Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level, confidential secretarial support in complex and dynamic environments to Board of Directors and/or Executive Committees
  • Strong minute taking skills at an Executive or Board level with the ability to listen and interpret information quickly
  • Knowledge and understanding of best practice corporate governance principles in Australia
  • Highly developed written communication skills including the ability to write clearly and concisely, prepare written reports, draft correspondences, edit documents, write instructional information and manage the output of quality information
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients, external visitors, managers and employees at all levels and present a professional image
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to be proactive, determine priorities and manage own workload
  • Ability to show initiative and work autonomously as and when required
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times
  • Strong computer skills with advanced Microsoft Office skills in Outlook, Work, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of Cultural Safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who:

  • Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community
  • Has experience in networking/liaising with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS), Government Departments and Non-Government organisations
  • Has an understanding and commitment to the principles of the Aboriginal community controlled sector

The position involves working within a multicultural organisation where the majority of employees, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) prior to appointment.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement, such as an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with a relevant working visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $69,255.66 - $78,489.75 per annum plus superannuation.

You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

  • Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
  • Support to further invest in your career through additional training and development
  • Up to 10 days' Study Leave per year
  • 17.5% Annual Leave loading
  • Bring Your Dog To Work Day
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Up to 2 days' Volunteer Leave per year
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

Please note there is no closing date for this position. Applications will be assessed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. We encourage interested candidates to express their interest without delay!

For further information about this position please call a People and Culture Representative on 08 9227 1631.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) AHCWA actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

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