Senior Programs Officer Programs Implementation

Community Development (Community Services & Development)

Full time

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• Located within the boundary of Deerubbin LALC at Head Office, Parramatta, or proximity to a NSWALC Zone office
• Salary Band – 6 with the commencing salary $117,400 per annum plus superannuation of 12% 
• 70-hour fortnight, NFP salary packaging, EAP, hybrid workplace and other benefits

About the role:

The Senior Programs Officer manages and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of programs to achieve program and project outcomes, and supports the achievement of organisational objectives, as identified within the NSWALC Strategic Plan.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities for the Senior Programs Officer are summarised as follows but are not limited to:

• Managing and overseeing all aspects of program and project planning, development and implementation for a range of programs and projects, including developing project plans, coordinating resources, monitoring budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting program and project-related activities, to ensure program outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope in line with established program and project management methodology.
• Establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and ensure program and project deliverables are met. This includes representing NSWALC at key meetings and on Steering Committees, as required.
• Monitoring and evaluating all aspects of program and project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, program and project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess program and project progress and effectiveness, and achieve program and project outcomes.
• Managing a project team/s, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver all key programs of works and project/s milestones and outcomes.
• Undertaking research and formulate recommendations to support evidence-based programs and project planning and decision making.
• Providing advice and information to stakeholders on emerging program and project issues and to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other project and priorities.
• Acting in accordance with NSWALC people policies and procedures, including WHS obligations at all times applying high standards of probity and ethical behaviour.

To Apply: 

Please submit your cover letter of no more than two (2) pages telling us about your interest in the role and what you offer to the team and organisation, along with your resume by the apply button or alternatively to  [email protected] by 17th June 2024.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

NSWALC was established in the late 1970's to assist in the fight for land rights. It was formally constituted as a statutory corporation under the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Rights Act in1983.

As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is the largest member based Aboriginal organisation in NSW.

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is committed to ensuring a better future for Aboriginal people by working for the return of culturally significant and economically viable land, pursuing cultural, social and economic independence for its people and being politically proactive and voicing the position of Aboriginal people on issues that affect them.

Aims and Objectives

The Constitution, Objects and Functions of NSWALC are set out in Part 7 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983).

These essentially give NSWALC the mandate to provide for the development of land rights for Aboriginal people in NSW, in conjunction with a network of Local Aboriginal Land Councils through:

•Land acquisition either by land claim or purchase

•Establishment of commercial enterprises and community benefit schemes to create a sustainable economic base for Aboriginal communities

•Maintenance and enhancement of Aboriginal culture, identity and heritage (including the management of traditional sites and cultural materials within NSW).

NSWALC also acts as an advisor to, and negotiates with, Governments, and other stakeholders, to ensure the preservation of Aboriginal land rights.

Under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983), NSWALC is empowered to do the following:

•administer the NSWALC Account and Mining Royalties Account

•grant funds for payment of the administrative costs and expenses of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.

•acquire land on its own behalf or on behalf of, or to be vested in, Local Aboriginal Land Councils

•determine and approve/reject the terms and conditions of agreements proposed by Local Aboriginal Land Councils to allow mining or mineral exploration on Aboriginal land

•make claims on Crown lands, either on its own behalf or at the request of Local Aboriginal Land Councils

•with the agreement of the particular LALC, manage any of the affairs of that Council

•conciliate disputes between Aboriginal Land Councils or between Councils and individuals or between individual members of those Councils

•make grants, lend money or invest money on behalf of Aboriginal people

•hold, dispose of or otherwise deal with land vested in or acquired by NSWALC

•ensure Local Aboriginal Land Councils comply with the Act in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts and the preparation and submission of budgets and financial reports

•advise the Minister on matters relating to Aboriginal land rights

•exercise such other functions as conferred or imposed on it by or under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983) or any other Act.

The State's Land Council network operates as a two tiered structure, comprising the peak body, NSWALC, which operates from Parramatta and five of Zone offices in Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill and Gosford, and 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils, which are governed by elected Boards.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

NSWALC was established in the late 1970's to assist in the fight for land rights. It was formally constituted as a statutory corporation under the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Rights Act in1983.

As the State's peak representative body in Aboriginal Affairs, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council aims to protect the interests and further the aspirations of its members and the broader Aboriginal community. NSWALC is the largest member based Aboriginal organisation in NSW.

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is committed to ensuring a better future for Aboriginal people by working for the return of culturally significant and economically viable land, pursuing cultural, social and economic independence for its people and being politically proactive and voicing the position of Aboriginal people on issues that affect them.

Aims and Objectives

The Constitution, Objects and Functions of NSWALC are set out in Part 7 of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983).

These essentially give NSWALC the mandate to provide for the development of land rights for Aboriginal people in NSW, in conjunction with a network of Local Aboriginal Land Councils through:

•Land acquisition either by land claim or purchase

•Establishment of commercial enterprises and community benefit schemes to create a sustainable economic base for Aboriginal communities

•Maintenance and enhancement of Aboriginal culture, identity and heritage (including the management of traditional sites and cultural materials within NSW).

NSWALC also acts as an advisor to, and negotiates with, Governments, and other stakeholders, to ensure the preservation of Aboriginal land rights.

Under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983), NSWALC is empowered to do the following:

•administer the NSWALC Account and Mining Royalties Account

•grant funds for payment of the administrative costs and expenses of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.

•acquire land on its own behalf or on behalf of, or to be vested in, Local Aboriginal Land Councils

•determine and approve/reject the terms and conditions of agreements proposed by Local Aboriginal Land Councils to allow mining or mineral exploration on Aboriginal land

•make claims on Crown lands, either on its own behalf or at the request of Local Aboriginal Land Councils

•with the agreement of the particular LALC, manage any of the affairs of that Council

•conciliate disputes between Aboriginal Land Councils or between Councils and individuals or between individual members of those Councils

•make grants, lend money or invest money on behalf of Aboriginal people

•hold, dispose of or otherwise deal with land vested in or acquired by NSWALC

•ensure Local Aboriginal Land Councils comply with the Act in respect of the establishment and keeping of accounts and the preparation and submission of budgets and financial reports

•advise the Minister on matters relating to Aboriginal land rights

•exercise such other functions as conferred or imposed on it by or under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (1983) or any other Act.

The State's Land Council network operates as a two tiered structure, comprising the peak body, NSWALC, which operates from Parramatta and five of Zone offices in Dubbo, Queanbeyan, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill and Gosford, and 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils, which are governed by elected Boards.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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