Deputy Chief Executive Officer

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Preferably Canberra, ACT.
Other locations may be considered Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Community First Development, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) will be responsible for supporting the CEO in the development of strategic, financial and operational business planning and performance, and the management of day-to-day operations, people and resources.
The DCEO is also responsible for ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
WHO WE ARE Community First Development backs the aspirations of First Peoples through community-led solutions.
Our foundational values and core principles that guide our work are:
Invitation Only Working at the Speed of Trust Future Generations Community First Development is a First Nations' led community development and research organisation that creates positive change in and with First Nations' communities.
We undertake social and economic development, and research projects in partnership with First Nations' communities, businesses and people.
Communities have control; they name the priorities and choose the design, assets, capabilities and approach to achieve their vision.
We provide tailored support through community partners, skilled staff, trained volunteers, supporters and service providers.
Community First Development is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.
We aim to be an employer of choice for and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, non-Indigenous Australians, people from culturally and racially marginalised backgrounds, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all ages, genders, and life experiences.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Community First Development supports team members to achieve a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide authoritative advice to the Chief Executive Officer on operations, policy and planning and all other matters that may affect the delivery of community development, research and culturally cognizant communications. Support the Chief Executive Officer to maintain and strengthen Community First Development's external high level relationships including government, community, national and international stakeholders. As part of Community First Development's leadership team, participate in and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making. Ensure quality assurance and consistency for all outgoing strategic and conceptual briefs, reports, submissions and papers and commentary from Community First Development. Provide high level leadership and direction to the General Managers in implementing Community First Development's strategic direction. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, support the development of strategic and business planning processes, aligning policy review and development priorities and resources to support Community First Development's objectives and outcomes. Support the Chief Executive to manage the operations of Community First Development to ensure that they are viable and financially sustainable, meeting all financial and operational targets, and allocating resources to ensure operations can be delivered effectively, efficiently and are compliant with relevant policies and legislation. Promote Community First Development as the preferred model for the delivery of comprehensive culturally appropriate community development, evaluation and research. Attend meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer. Identify new funding opportunities to enable Community First Development to grow and develop to meet the increasing needs of First Peoples. CORE COMPETENCIES Ability to work respectfully, effectively and collaboratively with First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous people, understanding cultural protocols and expectations. Integrity - Provide proactive advice, be genuine, fair and ethical in their behaviours and ensure decisions, judgements and actions are guided by a moral compass which aligns with Community First Development's values and behaviours. Strong Political Acumen - Demonstrates an understanding of how to operate in an ambiguous environment and know how to make things happen within this context. Leads change - Initiates and facilitates change that produces better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Drive and commitment - Enthusiastic and committed.
Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work.
Sets high standards and performance for self and others.
Enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment. Communicates with influence - Communicates to influence the decisions, actions and perceptions of others and approaches negotiations with a convincing and balanced rationale. Building sustainable partnerships – Foster effective proactive relationships with key stakeholders (internal, external and national). Executing outcomes through people - Embed Community First Development's purpose and strategy; create a culture of learning and leadership development; build resilient, effective, diverse and well-functioning teams; engage and motivate people; harness others' energy and diverse skills in achieving results; maximise the potential and performance of staff; and build staff capability. Personal proficiency - Consistently model Community First Development's values and behaviours, display managerial strength and courage, manage and adjust leadership approaches, manage pressured and stressful situations and display commitment to ongoing personal development. High proficiency in Microsoft products, in particular Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and at least an understanding of capabilities of other products, including; PowerBI, PowerAutomate, Forms and Flow or the enthusiasm to learn, utilise, integrate and teach. IDENTIFIED ROLE Community First Development considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT). The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).
The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. This position is Identified which necessitates the incumbent possess the unique cultural knowledge, lived experiences and community connections that are essential for effectively fulfilling the responsibilities of the position.
First Nations individuals possess an intrinsic understanding of their cultural knowledge, traditions, and social dynamics, which is crucial for engaging authentically with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities and other stakeholders engaged with as part of the role requirements.
This position has direct engagement with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples or CFD's stakeholders to discuss matters relating to First Nations peoples and communities.
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