Deputy Chief Executive Officer

The Organisation

Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW/ACT) Limited (ALS) is a fearless advocacy organisation, committed to achieving social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
  
The primary objective of the ALS is to deliver high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal people in NSW and the ACT. ALS’s specialist services and teams address systemic issues and drive structural reforms, creating unprecedented opportunities for the ALS and communities.


Benefits & Culture

• Join a dynamic organisation deeply committed to justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Your work will directly contribute to meaningful, systemic change
• Competitive salary with significant tax-effective packaging options
• Flexible working environment with hybrid options and a central Redfern office
• A dedicated parking space is provided, easing the commute.

  
The Role

As a critical interim member of the executive team, you will provide high level strategic leadership across sector partnerships and key community development and justice reform initiatives, including Closing the Gap and the Aboriginal Justice Partnership, and ALS’s participation in NSW Coalition of Peak Organisations.

Specifically you will:

• Act for the CEO as required by the CEO
• Lead ALS representation in Closing the Gap, NSW CAPO, and external forums as delegated by the CEO
• Maintain strong cross sector relationships with Aboriginal communities, funders, government stakeholders and sector partners   
• Support the executive team and CEO, through delegated leadership of specific strategic projects, reviews and partnerships 
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of deliverables
• Contribute to executive-level planning, risk management, and governance reporting
• Provide mentorship and support and identify opportunities to strengthen internal capability

Skills Required
  
You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and your background will ideally be from justice leadership, community development, ACCOs or related sectors. You’re an experienced senior leader with ability to apply strategic and operational leadership, and a track record working collaboratively to deliver on strategy.
  
You also bring:

• Proven track record leading successful program delivery 
• Understanding of the National Closing the Gap Agreement, key justice policy issues and justice reform
• Excellent communication, influencing, relationship building, and negotiation skills 
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams, provide mentoring and direction and set performance standards
• Experience and confidence as a spokesperson, with excellent public communication capability
• Knowledge, respect and support for Aboriginal cultural practices and deep understanding of the cultural, social and justice issues affecting Aboriginal communities

This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 


If you’re motivated to use your senior leadership skills to support and represent an organisation fighting for justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, please submit your resume together with a cover letter responding to the skills required section above quoting ref 1400780. Alternatively, please call Debbie Jardine on 02 8243 0570.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.