Chief Executive Officer (Aboriginal Identified Position)
Job No:
103727
Location:
Tamworth
- Aboriginal Identified Position within an established & innovative Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
- Executive leadership opportunity - take on a new challenge during an exciting period of growth!
- Enjoy an attractive base salary plus super, salary sacrificing, vehicle, phone & more!
About the Organisation
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that delivers culturally appropriate health services to residents from Tamworth and the district. Services and programs include:
- General medicine practice
- SEWB programs
- Drug and Alcohol programs
- Medical Specialists including ENT, Cardiology, Diabetes Educators, and Psychologists
- Access and support
- Chronic disease education and management
TAMS aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs, improving their health care outcomes.
About the Opportunity
TAMS now has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join their team in Tamworth, NSW on a full-time basis.
This is an identified position. Being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification as specified under section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Reporting to the TAMS Board, your primary responsibility will be the continued development, implementation and progression of the Medical Service through effective good governance, leadership, management and comprehensive planning from an operational to a strategic level.
Some of your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):
- Managing the day to day operations of the organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation;
- Providing leadership and operational supervision of staff and visiting specialists;
- Ensuring the efficient and effective administration of services, including budgetary and financial systems, administration systems, information technology and human resource processes;
- Resourcing and supporting the governing body with necessary information, reports and advice to fulfil its roles and responsibilities;
- Developing strategic and operational plans in consultation with the Board and managing implementation of these plans;
- Actively encouraging continuous improvement, with a focus on organisational growth; and
- Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and holding a presence at a local, state and national level.
About You
The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications, along with previous experience working at a CEO or senior executive level. An understanding of how a Community Controlled Organisation operates will be crucial, while a background in healthcare will be highly regarded.
Due to the nature of the role, TAMS is seeking someone with strong business acumen and a growth mindset. An understanding of Accounting practices and principles, as well as the ability to interpret and implement legislation, will also be required.
It's essential you have a strong management background and excellent team leadership skills. You'll be the type of leader who motivates and inspires their team to achieve success, by taking them on the wider business journey alongside yourself.
Importantly, you'll have an understanding of Aboriginal culture and a strong ethical responsibility to drive and implement programs to better the Aboriginal community. Acting as the face of the organisation at a local, state and national level, it is essential you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels.
About the Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a new challenge and drive organisational growth within an expanding Aboriginal organisation. You'll be welcomed into a supportive and sociable team, and will work alongside a progressive and dedicated Board.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive base salary plus super and salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay! In addition, you'll have access to a vehicle for work and personal use.
Professional development is encouraged at TAMS and as such, you'll have ongoing opportunities to continue expanding your knowledge and skill-set. Not to mention, you'll love residing in the heart of Tamworth - a pleasant and growing regional hub!
Bring your business acumen and leadership expertise to this growing Aboriginal Medical Service - Apply Now!