200 Church Street Balranald NSW 2715 abn: 40 921 802 069 Chief Executive Officer Balranald, perched on the mighty Murrumbidgee River, is the gateway to Outback NSW and is located on the Sturt Highway, approximately half way between Sydney and Adelaide. The town is surrounded by unique land and riverscapes which encompasses five iconic rivers, the spectacular outback landscape of the world heritage listed Mungo National Park and the magical wetlands of Yanga National Park. The area boasts spectacular bird life and fauna, and heritage sites such as the Yanga Wool Shed and the Yanga Homestead, both of which are in close proximity to the town. The Balranald Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking suitable applicants for the above position. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible to the Members and will report to the Chair and Board of Directors. DUTIES: To undertake duties involving the day to day administration and financial management of the Land Council in accordance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983). This will include maintaining the organisation's policies and guidelines in its endeavours to achieve community objectives set out in the Community Land and Business Plan, with an emphasis on submissions, maintaining accountability and capacity building. ESSENTIAL: Applicants must have experience in office management and administration, the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with Aboriginal people. Strong communication and negotiation skills together with an understanding of Aboriginal issues and experience in WH&S practices. Solid practical experience running funded projects and programs. A NSW Driver’s Licence is also essential. Applicants are required to address the Selection criteria in writing. DESIRABLE: Knowledge of the Aboriginal Land Council functions, administration and funding procedures, knowledge of the local area, rental property management experience and Aboriginality. GENERAL: Aboriginal persons are encouraged to apply. Applications should specifically consider the relevant job description. Applicants should provide a minimum of two (2) recent references. Some travel may be involved with this position. Employment as the CEO at the Balranald Local Aboriginal Land Council is subject to: (a) The applicant being an Australian citizen or having the status of permanent resident in Australia. (b) The applicant providing proof of identity and any other necessary documentation. (c) A satisfactory Criminal Record check in accordance with Clause 79 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983) as amended 2006. (d) Confirmation that the prospective applicant is not disqualified from being employed in accordance with Clause 78 (B) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983) as amended 2006. (e) ln accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, applicants for this position will be required to sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration and the preferred applicant will be subject to criminal record, probity and prior employment checks. A recruitment pack containing the selection criteria, position description and major accountabilities is available upon request. Salary is negotiable dependent on skills, experience and qualifications. Access to salary sacrifice as a PBI, and a 4wd vehicle is provided. Applications close 5:00pm Friday 13th October 2017. It is envisaged that interviews would be conducted during the week beginning 23rd October. Criminal record and probity checks will be undertaken, and will form an essential component of the selection process. For further details on the position please contact David Kelly, CEO on 0467 810 406 For copies of the Recruitment Pack please contact Chloe Bennett, NSWALC Director, Far West Zone on 08 8087 7909 or 0476 809 376 Email your application, including cover letter, response to Selection Criteria and current CV, to; [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________ CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) SELECTION CRITERIA The following is the selection criteria for the full-time position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Balranald Local Aboriginal Land Council (‘the Land Council’). Applicants will need to demonstrate through their formal application and their selection process, their capacity to meet these criteria. Please ensure that you provide sufficient details in your application to demonstrate how you satisfactorily meet all the criteria through your experience, skills, knowledge, qualifications etc. Essential Criteria 1 Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, 1983 (ALRA); 2 Capacity to interpret and implement legislative requirements; 3 Sound communication skills including negotiation, consultation and mediation skills and capacity to prepare reports and submissions; 4 Organisational and management experience to effectively lead, direct and manage the Land Council operations; 5 A sound understanding of accounting practices and principles and the ability to prepare budgets and financial reports and manage the finances of the Land Council, subject to the negotiation of an off-site service provider; 6 Knowledge and/or appreciation of the cultural, social and economic needs of Aboriginal people; 7 Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal communities, societies and cultures in NSW; 8 A sound understanding of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements; and 9 Hold a current drivers licence. POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Chief Executive Officer Location: Balranald LALC Office Responsible to: Board of Directors PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The primary objectives of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) are to effectively manage the operations of the LALC in accordance with delegated authorities, to provide accurate and sound advice to the Board to enable informed decisions and to ensure the implementation of the Board’s resolutions in a timely and appropriate manner. Section 78A (2) of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA) stipulates the following specific functions: 1. the day-to-day management of the Council’s affairs; 2. the exercise of such functions of the Board as are delegated by the Board to the CEO; 3. the appointment of staff in accordance with the approval of the Board; 4. the direction and dismissal of members of staff; 5. such other functions as may be conferred on the chief executive officer by or under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 or any Act. In addition to other relevant requirements, as principal officer of a public authority, the LALC Chief Executive Officer will have duties under the following Acts: Ombudsman Act 1974, the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 and the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (s 248 of the ALRA). REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Board through the Chairperson of Balranald Local Aboriginal Land Council. The Board currently consists of 6 Board Members who have been elected under the provisions of the ALRA and Regulations (as amended) for up to four years. Currently reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer are the following positions: o Administration Assistant ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT A Local Aboriginal Land Council is constituted by the ALRA for each Local Aboriginal Land Council area. The objects of each Local Aboriginal Land Council are to improve, protect and foster the best interests of all Aboriginal persons within the Council’s area and other persons who are members of the Council. A Local Aboriginal Land Council has the following legislative functions conferred or imposed on it: Land acquisition A Local Aboriginal Land Council has the following functions in relation to the acquisition of land and related matters: a) in accordance with this Act and the regulations, to acquire land and to use, manage, control, hold or dispose of, or otherwise deal with, land vested in or acquired by the Council; b) functions relating to the acquisition of land and any other functions conferred on it by or under Part 4A of the NPW Act; c) to submit proposals for the listing of land in Schedule 14 to the NPW Act of lands of cultural significance to Aboriginal persons that are reserved under the NPW Act; d) to negotiate the lease by the Council or by the Council and one or more other Aboriginal Land Councils of lands to which section 36A applies to the Minister administering the NPW Act; e) when exercising its functions with respect to land that is the subject of a lease, or proposed lease, under Part 4A of the NPW Act, to act in the best interests of the Aboriginal owners of the land concerned; f) to make written applications to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council for the acquisition by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council of land on behalf of, or to be vested in, the Local Aboriginal Land Council. g) to make claims to Crown lands. Land use and management A Local Aboriginal Land Council has the following functions in relation to land use and management: a) to consider applications to prospect or mine for minerals on the Council’s land and to make recommendations to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council in respect of such applications; b) to protect the interests of Aboriginal persons in its area in relation to the acquisition, management, use, control and disposal of land. Aboriginal Culture A Local Aboriginal Land Council has the following functions in relation to Aboriginal culture and heritage: a) to take action to protect the culture and heritage of Aboriginal persons in the Council’s area, subject to any other law; b) to promote awareness in the community of the culture and heritage of Aboriginal persons in the Council’s area. Financial stewardship A Local Aboriginal Land Council has the following functions in relation to financial management and business planning: a) to prepare and implement, in accordance with this Act, a community, land and business plan, b) to manage, in accordance with this Act and consistently with its community land and business plan, the investment of any assets of the Council; c) to facilitate business enterprises, in accordance with this Act and the regulations and consistently with its community, land and business plan.