Chief Executive Officer
The Yungngora Association Inc (YAI) is seeking Expressions of Interest for this important position, pivotal to the well-being and future social and economic development of this remote and independent community of over 400 people.
Yungngora (also referred to as Noonkanbah Station) is a medium-sized Aboriginal community in the Kimberley region in northern Western Australia, situated approximately 280 km east-south-east of Broome and 100 km south-west of Fitzroy Crossing. At the 2016 census, Yungngora had a population of 378.
A very special person is being sought to respectfully and professionally assist this strongly culturally-based community, which is striving to maintain traditional culture and values, and its leadership, address diverse and complex matters affecting its future social and economic development within a region that potentially offers many opportunities for social and economic advancement, including the pastoral industry, oil and gas and other mining possibilities.
The preferred highly skilled manager will possess all the technical skills, knowledge and experience required to successfully manage the municipal services and diverse organizational operations of this complex remote self-managed community, they will also demonstrate a deep commitment to the advancement of the Yungngora community and its members.
YAI is governed by an elected Council, responsible for the planning and oversight of the delivery of community administration and management, municipal services, commercial operations, a pastoral cattle station and stakeholder management and engagement.
The CEO:
• Is the principal staff member and carries overall responsibility for the successful day to day management and operation of YAI, including delivery of municipal services and a number of commercial enterprises.
• Is responsible for assisting the Council with strategic planning, identification and accessing of financial and other resources, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the success of municipal services and program delivery within Yungngora, and as required and directed, represent YAI and its Council in meetings with government, industry and the general public.
The community infrastructure includes >50 houses, a Remote Community school, a health clinic, a community store, an airstrip and a workshop. Other providers deliver specialist services from time to time.
Office Manager
There is also a parallel vacancy for an Office Manager, which may present an opportunity for an appropriately qualified and experienced couple (ie a CEO/Office Manager team). Such couples are encouraged to apply.
For further information, duty statement, selection criteria and employment conditions please contact Alan Stewart, M 0417 932 246. E aljanstewart@bigpond.com
Applications Close 5pm Friday 31 July 2020.