Project Manager - Aboriginal-Led Commissioning

The Project Manager, Aboriginal-Led Commissioning is responsible for the delivery of the Aboriginal-Led Commissioning Project in alignment with project objectives and AbSec goals. The Project Manager is expected to be involved in all areas of program development, implementation and evaluation and will lead a small team to ensure successful completion of program objectives. This role will be required to establish and maintain strong relationships with ACCOs, build AbSec’s profile and provide high level advice to the executive, contributing to the development of the organisations strategic direction.

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Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a related project practice support and/or accreditation development.
• Tertiary qualifications in social services field or associated area is desirable but not essential.

Essential Criteria

The occupant of this position will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing the Aboriginal sector and delivery of quality services to meet outcomes for clients in a sustainable and viable way.
• Demonstrated understanding of the child protection and out of home care systems in NSW, including policies and procedures that exist that govern service delivery.
• Ability to engage with Aboriginal communities, children and young people, families, agencies, and government agencies to discuss project objectives.
• Knowledge and understanding of effective project management approaches, with experience in achieving successful projects against a plan.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to negotiate an outcome and leverage opportunities to form strong partnerships, as well as demonstrated written communication skills within a project management context.

How to Apply

• Address all selection criteria outlined in job post, demonstrating your skills and experience.
• Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and a current resume (not more than 5 pages) by email to: pc@absec.org.au

AbSec NSW

AbSec - NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation is the peak Aboriginal organisation in the NSW child and family welfare sector. We provide an Aboriginal perspective on child protection and out-of-home care policy to the NSW Government and support the Aboriginal community-controlled sector to deliver effective services for Aboriginal children and families. We are a not-for-profit, incorporated community organisation, governed by an all-Aboriginal board.

AbSec Learning and Development Centre (AbSec LDC), a subsidiary organisation and registered training organisation. AbSec LDC is the only registered training organisation in NSW owned and managed by Aboriginal people in the child and family support sector, offering recognised qualifications in disability support, family welfare and child protection, as well as governance, leadership and management.

Our Vision
Aboriginal children and young people are looked after in safe, thriving Aboriginal families and communities and are raised strong in spirit and identity, with every opportunity for lifelong wellbeing and connection to culture.

Our Principles

• Acknowledgement and respect – acknowledging the diversity of all Aboriginal nations and respecting traditional owners of the land, constantly reminded by Elders, and cultural knowledge of communities to inform our action
• Professionalism and integrity – acting with the highest level of professionalism for our communities, ensuring our integrity will not be compromised in striving for the provision of quality, culturally responsive and accessible supports
• Self-determination – ensuring that our focus is underpinned by the rights of Aboriginal people to make decisions that impact their lives, recognising the interests of Aboriginal children, young people, families and carers, and communities in all that we do
• Independence and solutions focused – serving the interests of Aboriginal children, young people, families, people with disability, communities and the organisations that support them to deliver holistic approaches to issues impacting them
• Transparency and commitment – remaining committed to our people in everything we do, ensuring our actions are clear and promoted at every opportunity