Executive Offficer

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About FBA

Fitzroy Basin Association Inc. (FBA) is Central Queensland’s leading Natural Resource Management group. FBA strives to protect the region’s ecosystems, wetlands, plants, and animals; improve land condition and management practices; and ensure healthy waterways flowing to the reef.

FBA works across an area more than 156,000 km2 in size extending from Nebo in the north to Injune in the south, and west to the Drummond Range. As well as the catchments of the Fitzroy River, we cover adjacent coastal waterways and the Boyne and Calliope Rivers.

FBA coordinates work to achieve natural resource management targets set out in the regional plan, developed in consultation with the wider community. FBA is an equal opportunity employer.

FBA currently hosts the Gladstone Healthy Harbour Partnership (GHHP) initiative that acts as the formal governing body to collaboratively develop and implement integrated waterway monitoring and reporting for the Gladstone Harbour.

Purpose of the Position

The GHHP Executive Officer is responsible for the successful delivery of secretariat and operational functions of the GHHP.

Roles and Primary Duties

The GHHP Executive Officer is accountable for:

• Leadership and management of staff which includes ensuring compliance with  FBA policies, procedures and values;
• Maintain and enhance governance arrangements for the GHHP, in line with FBA governance;
• Provide supervision and leadership for staff and contractors;
• Oversee implementation of annual project plans, contracts and budgets;
• Maintain and develop networks and relationships with members, stakeholders and the community;
• Maintain and build a culture of excellence, innovation, continuous improvement;
• Supporting an organisation-wide collaborative approach to the NRM planning and development and delivery of programs and projects;
• Seeking and securing new partners whilst ensuring existing partners continue to receive value from GHHP; and
• Promote the Partnership’s profile and reputation.
• Supporting the corporate strategy and vision of FBA & GHHP.

Key Performance Indicators

• Governance and member arrangements managed effectively.
• Annual report card and associated products developed and delivered.
• Networks and relationships with Partners.
• Media, Communications, and community initiatives delivered successfully.
• Supervision and leadership provided to reports and contractors.
• Positive contribution to organisational culture, staff management and leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in aquatic resource management, water management, environmental science or equivalent is desirable.   Experience in a similar or senior management role with a focus on strategic and operational skills including financial, human resource, risk management and corporate governance will also be highly regarded.

Other Requirements

• Experience implementing complex projects and managing staff or contractors
• The Executive Officer will maintain their knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Possession of a current Queensland Drivers Licence is essential
• Ability to travel and spend nights away from the home base to attend meetings, conferences and training from time to time.

Supervision

The position supervises two Science Officers.

Salary, Superannuation, and other benefits

The successful applicant will be offered a Contract of Employment consistent with the FBA Policies and Procedures and FBA salary framework.  In addition to superannuation guarantee payments, FBA offers to match voluntary superannuation contributions by employees up to an additional 3% of salary.

FBA is keen to work with arrangements that suit the right person/people for the job.  Daily hours of work are flexible, reflecting the need for the successful applicant to work hours that suit clients.

Further Information

Please contact the Chief Operating Officer on 07 4999 2818 for more information on the position.  Visit our web site at www.fba.org.au for further information on the organisation.

Applying for the position

Applicants should submit a current resume, letter of application and contact details of two recent referees through FBA’s website (http://www.fba.org.au/work-with-us/) or by email to [email protected].     

Whilst applicants are not required to answer selection criteria in their letter of application, selection for the position will be based on the successful applicant’s ability to demonstrate the following selection criteria at interview. 

Selection Criteria

1. High level knowledge or experience in waterway monitoring, modelling and/or reporting.
2. Demonstrated experience managing committees and governance processes.
3. Demonstrated experience in supervision and leadership of staff and contractors.
4. Demonstrated experience in managing development, implementation and reporting for complex projects.
5. Proven ability to maintain and develop and maintain networks and relationships with members, stakeholders and the community, including ability to proactively identify and resolve potential areas for conflict before issues escalate

Closing Date:     5pm, 19th July 2018