Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service (YWAHS) is a Specialist Aboriginal Family Violence Service, which is an independent Not for Profit (NFP) organisation, who delivers services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living within the catchments of Wellington and East Gippsland Local Government Area’s.

We provide culturally safe and holistic services including counselling, clinical and therapeutic support and referral pathways. We develop, implement, and deliver family violence education and prevention programs and provide advocacy and post intervention support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and their families.

We support the recovery and healing of Aboriginal victims, individuals, families, and communities affected by family violence, and provide support to perpetrators of family violence, linking them into programs and services to address their behaviour and to help them build tools around respectful and healthy relationships with their partners, children, and extended family.

Our focus is on providing Aboriginal led solutions, which are ‘trauma informed,’ culturally safe, within holistic models of health and wellbeing.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and, as a member of the Executive Management Team, is a key contributor to the strategic direction and future growth of YWAHS.

They provide support to the CEO for the operations, service delivery, sustainable growth and financial performance of the organisation.

They provide support to the CEO for the management, implementation, coordination and delivery of our three-year strategic plan.

A key part of the Deputy CEO position is the oversight of key operational portfolios, to build collegiality and a sense of belongingness within and across organisational teams, and foster a flourishing workplace culture that promotes the values of YWAHS.

As an Aboriginal community controlled organisation, the position requires a deep appreciation and respect for Aboriginal people and ability to promoting their values of culture and community. This role will have capacity to represent the organsation in a range of forums with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Industry leading training and support
• Promotional opportunities
• Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELiGiBILITY REQUIREMENTS

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive leadership team and strongly encourage Aboriginal applicants to apply.

• Qualifications in business or management in a relevant health or community services field would be highly regarded.
• Experience in the provision of leadership of community-based services.
• Understanding of social issues affecting Aboriginal communities within the local region.
• Experience in consulting with the Aboriginal people, communities and relevant stakeholders
• Experience in developing community programs or willingness to develop skills in creating and evaluating programs and services.

Apply

For further information relating to this opportunity please email [email protected] using the subject line: Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Lakes Entrance enquiry via EthicalJobs to obtain a Position Description.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. All applicants must attach a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (please refer to the Position Description). Please note, incomplete applications may not be considered.

Like to know more?

Please contact Carina - Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator on 0437 838 361 or email [email protected].

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources on the above number and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

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