About ARDS Aboriginal Corporation

ARDS Aboriginal Corporation is a Yolŋu organisation specialising in cross-cultural communication, community development and creative media. ARDS has been working in East Arnhem Land for nearly 50 years, putting Indigenous languages, perspectives, skills and decision-making at the centre of its work.

ARDS aims to ‘bridge the gap’ between mainstream services and information, and the information and service delivery approaches that Indigenous communities want and need.

About the Opportunity

As the Corporate Services Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring robust business systems that empower our team to achieve our strategic plan and organisational goals.

You will oversee the development and implementation of essential corporate service functions, collaborating closely with the CEO and the ARDS Company Secretary. Your expertise will directly support the Board, the CEO, and our dedicated managers (Däjgamirr) as we work to make a meaningful impact in Indigenous communities.

About You

You will be a proactive and strategic manager, with a minimum of 5 years’ proven success within HR, accounting, or corporate services. You will be adept at financial acumen, including budgeting and cash flow management and bring with you a passion for developing organisational processes and understanding employment-related obligations such as WHS and WWVP. Your proven experience communicating in cross-cultural settings will be key, particularly when working alongside First Nations peoples who speak English as a second language.

Pivotal to this role is a genuine commitment to working inclusively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culturally diverse individuals. You'll possess the sensitivity and insight to address issues affecting these communities, fostering meaningful engagement and communication.

About the Benefits

This is an exciting role that includes:

• Base salary SCHADS 7.3 – $120,283.60 per annum + Super
• Salary packaging
• Superannuation (11.5%)
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Relocation assistance may be considered for interstate candidates
• Professional Development Opportunities

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to address the key selection criteria identified in the position description.

For further information regarding the role, please contact David Pugh, Interim Chief Executive Officer on (08) 8984 4174.

Before commencing it is a requirement that you possess a valid Working with Children (Ochre Card), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory Driver’s Licence.

To learn more about ARDS Aboriginal Corporation visit ards.com.au.

A position description is attached.