Job Description
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Contact email:
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Contact phone: *************
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Full time
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The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre invites applications from suitably qualified Aborigines for the position of
n CEO to replace the present incumbent who is retiring.
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The CEO is accountable to the Aboriginal community of Lutruwita/Tasmania through its AGM and a
n community Board elected every two years. The TAC has a long and proud history starting as a voluntary
n organisation in the early ****s to become a multi-million dollar organisation with over 200 staff operating
n from 7 locations throughout the State.
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The TAC is the Tasmanian Affiliate of NACCHO and is the Tasmanian member for the national Coalition of
n Peak Organisations for Closing the Gap represented by the CEO. The TAC holds AGPAL, QIP, Child Care and
n Aged Home Care accreditations.
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The CEO is responsible for the day to day operations of the organisation, is the principal public
n spokesperson and advises the Board on strategic and governance issues. The TAC is currently evolving a
n management structure of 5 Divisions with 4 Managers accountable to the CEO.
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The successful applicant will have experience in leadership and management in the non-profit Aboriginal
n community-controlled sector and a solid background in public representation and advocacy.
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A position description and information pack is available from
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or by phoning
n Loretta on **************.
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The position is based in Nipaluna/Hobart or Launceston with intra-State and some interstate travel
n required. Pay and conditions are regulated by the TAC Enterprise Agreement **** or as negotiated with
n the TAC Board. Salary sacrifice and 16% superannuation apply.
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Applicants will be short listed on the basis of their applications and further time may be extended for
n short-listed applicants to prepare for in-depth interviews and contact details of 2 referees.
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Note: Outstanding Aboriginal leaders who do not meet all selection criteria are also encouraged to apply,
n explaining their claims to the position.