• National Peak Body for First Nations Housing Sector
• Newly-created leadership role within the Cairns office
• Award-based remuneration (SCHADS Level 6) plus salary packaging

Our Organisation:

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Association (NATSIHA) is the first and only national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Housing in Australia. We want our employees to thrive in NATSIHA, we all can advocate and have a positive impact in facilitating access to quality, accessible, affordable, and culturally appropriate housing to help empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities.

Vision: All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have housing that aligns to our diverse cultures and aspirations for the benefit of all Australians.

Purpose: Provide national leadership on First Nations Housing that empowers community-controlled solutions and self-determination.

Summary:

The Executive Manager is a key member of the NATSIHA team, responsible for providing a high level of administration support whilst respecting and promoting the cultural values and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The ideal candidate will be able to handle a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks while working independently with little or no supervision.

This role will report to the Chief Executive Officer, supporting and working alongside our Board, policy, project, and senior management team members.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level executive support to the CEO and Board including management of diary, travel, and other administrative support tasks.
• Proactively assist the CEO to meet Board obligations including preparation of agendas and board papers.
• Accurately record the minutes including, decisions, commitments, and major discussion points, made at community meetings and all meetings led by the CEO and prepare for review, approval, and circulation.
• Develop plans and objectives for short-term tasks and contribute to strategic planning for longer term initiatives of the office.
• Assist the CEO in building presentations.
• Proactively respond to enquiries from Board Members and other executives with a high level of discretion, maturity, diplomacy, and judgement, ensuring an exceptional experience.
• Implement and maintain governance best practices and compliance pertaining to the Board in consultation with the CEO.
• Oversee the assembly, circulation, and notifications of Board documentation, including setting deadlines and communications with the Executive team.
• Maintain full contact list of board members including board member appointment dates and term of appointments.
• Draft and format official documents, letters, and reports as required.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Excellent administrative skills (e.g. time management, coordination of tasks, efficient work practices)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to adapt communication style to meet stakeholder needs
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or experience working within an administration position
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience and ability to complete tasks with pressing timeframes
• High standard of service delivery for all stakeholders
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team-based work environment, including a demonstrated commitment to Customer Service and problem-solving for the benefit of the customer or client.
• Current unrestricted “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check

Benefits:

NATSIHA employees can receive a salary package of up to $15.9K tax-free each FBT year. Employees can receive 6-12% more take-home pay. Funds can also be transferred onto a CBB Salary Packaging Card, which lets you use tax-free dollars to pay for groceries, petrol, and other household goods.

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For more information on the role, please contact Jenni Lawson at [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Manager - Administration - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Association - Cairns enquiry via EthicalJobs and quoting Ref No. 1204812.

Executive Manager - Position Description