Job Description

Executive Manager Grants, Governance & Compliance

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Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

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Our main services are based in Wellington and Dubbo, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

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About the role:

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Manager Grants, Governance & Compliance to lead WACHS' governance, risk, compliance and grant management functions.

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This is a senior leadership role where you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team to:

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- Strengthen organisational governance and accountability
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- Manage risk, compliance and accreditation requirements
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- Drive funding growth and sustainability
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- Support quality assurance and continuous improvement
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- Lead a high-performing and culturally safe team
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You will provide high-level strategic advice, maintain effective governance and assurance systems, and oversee the full grant lifecycle to ensure WACHS meets its regulatory, funding and organisational obligations.

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Key Responsibilities:

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- Contribute to organisational strategy as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team
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- Provide high-level advice to the CEO and Board on governance, risk and compliance matters
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- Lead and maintain governance, risk management and compliance frameworks
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- Support Board and Committee reporting, governance calendars and statutory compliance
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- Oversee internal audits, compliance reviews, incident management and risk mitigation strategies
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- Lead accreditation processes, Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement initiatives
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- Manage the end-to-end grant lifecycle,



including identifying funding opportunities, preparing applications, reporting and acquittals
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- Identify new funding opportunities and strengthen funding diversification and sustainability
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- Maintain organisational policies, document control systems, compliance registers and internal controls
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- Build strong relationships with funding bodies, regulators, auditors and key partners
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- Lead, mentor and develop the Governance, Compliance and Grants team
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Selection Criteria:

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- Minimum five years' experience in governance, compliance, risk or a similar senior role
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- Demonstrated executive or senior leadership experience
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- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, risk management and compliance systems
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- Experience managing grants, funding agreements, reporting requirements and acquittals
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- Proven ability to develop and implement organisational frameworks, policies and procedures
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- Experience working effectively with Boards and Committees
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- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills
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- High-level analytical, reporting and decision-making capability
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- Relevant tertiary qualification in Governance, Law, Business, Public Health or a related discipline
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- Experience within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation or not-for-profit setting will be highly regarded
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- Strong understanding of Aboriginal health, community control and cultural governance principles
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- Current Working with Children Check
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- National Police Check
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- NSW Driver's Licence
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- Current COVID-19 vaccination, with a minimum of two doses
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- Company car provided
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- A competitive salary and generous not-for-profit salary packaging
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- The opportunity to hold a key leadership role within an enthusiastic and dedicated Aboriginal community-controlled organisation
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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.

📌 Executive Manager Grants, Governance & Compliance (Wellington)
🏢 Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service
📍 Wellington