Outback Communities Authority (OCA) The Outback Communities Authority (OCA) is a South Australian Government statutory body which provides municipal services and community support to residents, associations, and townships across Outback SA
- which is approximately 63% of the state. The organisation’s goals include improving liveability and sustaining its communities, growing the outback economy and advocating for the interests of outback people. The Outback Communities Authority aspires to be an agile organisation with a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration evident between colleagues and in its relationships with partners and stakeholders. The Manager Strategic Policy will directly contribute to the prosperity, sustainability, and resilience of Outback South Australia by delivering policies that address the unique challenges of the region, supporting local communities, and fostering responsible development. The Manager Strategic Policy provides high-level strategic leadership, advice and management across the Outback Communities Authority (OCA), supporting the Director and Board to achieve the Authority's statutory responsibilities, strategic priorities and outcomes for the communities of Outback SA. This pivotal role leads complex, high-priority initiatives that have organisation-wide or regional significance and provides authoritative advice on strategy, policy, governance, programs, community development and organisational performance.

Key responsibilities
include:
• providing strategic leadership and advice to the Director and Board on matters affecting Outback communities and the Authority's strategic direction;
• leading the development, implementation, monitoring and review of strategic plans, policies, programs and initiatives;
• identifying emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trends that may affect Outback South Australia and provide timely strategic advice;




• leading cross-organisational initiatives that require coordination across multiple functions, communities or government agencies;
• overseeing and mentoring staff involved in policy implementation and promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration and accountability. Applications are encouraged from culturally sensitive professionals with proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects from conception through to execution and evaluation, together with, a deep understanding of government processes and decision making. An in-depth understanding of regional development, natural resource management and social policy in rural or remote areas will be important as will the ability to build excellent relationships with community members and organisations, representative bodies and other stakeholders across Outback SA. Proven skills to engage effectively with Aboriginal people and communities is critical. The successful candidate will also display solid leadership capabilities, excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to balance competing priorities in a complex policy environment. Experience working in or with communities in regional or Outback Australia is highly desirable but not essential. Consideration will be given to candidates wishing to work from either city or regional locations but willing to undertake Outback travel. The Outback Communities Authority is a part of the Department for Housing and Urban Development, whose primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. Further information /

How to Apply
• Visit outbacksa.sa.gov.au for further information on our client.
• Confidential enquiries are welcome to Justin Hinora on (08) 8100 8827.
• Visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification and to submit your application which should include a cover letter and CV uploaded as one PDF document.

📌 Manager Strategic Policy (Adelaide)
🏢 Hender Consulting
📍 Adelaide