Senior Project Officer - Broome, Australia - Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd.

Description

Management (Community Services & Development) 'To strengthen Mabu Liyan for all, always'Culture, Community, Country, Prosperity, Governance Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means 'This is the place of Yawuru'.

NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation.

NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which help to provide social, cultural, environmental and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

JOB SUMMARYIn accordance with Yawuru's Corporate Strategy, the Senior Project Officer leads initiatives to leverage and develop NBY's assets for the purpose of growing sustainable income streams.

PROJECT MANAGEMENTContribute and provide input into the annual Operational Plan and budget process, prioritisation of projects and strategic planning initiatives.

Prepare and/or assist in the development of detailed Business Cases / Funding Submissions or briefing notes associated with project objectives, due diligence and obtain organisational commitment to projects.

A holistic approach should be taken to managing projects from initiation to completion; considering cultural, environmental, social and economic outcomes.

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Liyan-ngan Nyirrwa centre, managing venue hire bookings, marketing, IT systems and maintenance.

Manage the day-to-day operations of various projects and NBY Joint Ventures, from initiation stage to completion, including high level projects, to ensure the project objectives are on schedule and budget, including coordination of consultant teams where required.

Identify and manage project risks to ensure project objectives are met with a managed level of risk to the organisation and keep Chief Business Development Officer regularly informed of those risks and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Procure and influence partners to achieve 'best practice' in project design and financial returns to the organisation.
Oversee and coordinate Federal, State and Local Government approval processes in a timely and cohesive manner.
Building strong relationships and negotiating with Local Government, Community Associations and other State Government Agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Manage financial expenditure of projects, including creation and review of financial feasibilities and authorising expenditure in accordance with approved budgets.

Assist with documentation, tendering and award of contracts as well as attending site meetings, supervising and reporting on variations and schedule.

Ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to.
Regularly report as directed on the performance of projects against time, cost and risk performance indicators.
Coordinate/oversee projects assigned to other designated management team(s) or designated staff.
INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENTActively embrace and integrate NBY's vision, mission and values into the role, and model appropriate behaviours Work collaboratively with management and staff across the business in support of NBY's strategic objectives Maintain a professional approach in the workplace Conform to NBY's conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures Adhere to relevant legislative requirements Continuously identify and implement opportunities for improvement


OTHER:

Undertake other tasks as requested by the CEO, CBDO, COO, CFO or delegated representative and that are relevant to this position and commensurate with incumbent's skills, abilities and experience.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIATertiary qualification in finance, project management or related field Demonstrated sound commercial and business acumen and the ability to identify opportunities and develop them into commercially viable outcomes Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage, influence, negotiate, and facilitate Advanced project management and due diligence skills including management of consulting teams, budgets, programs and financial reporting to deliver projects to agreed specifications for time, cost and scope Demonstrated experience managing staff, contractors and building successful teams Hold a Current 'C' Class driver's licence Have a National police clearance less than 6 months old DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA1.

Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultures and issues effecting them2.
Experience working in culturally diverse workplaces3.
Possession of an established network in relevant sectors4.
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