Project Manager - Karratha Based

"WANTED" DYNAMIC AND INNOVATIVE PERSON

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
Project Manager
Karratha based

Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) is offering an exciting opportunity for an energetic Project Manager to be at the forefront of creating new business opportunities in the Pilbara. If you have an eye for enterprise, are able to create projects from the ground up, and work closely with a Management Committee then this is the job for you. MAC is looking for an ambitious and committed Manager who seeks to build their reputation in this career defining role. On offer is an attractive salary reflecting your demonstrated success in developing new projects.


MURUJUGA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Job Descripton

Job Title: Project Manager
Work Unit: Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
Responsible to: Chairman, Murujuga Coroporation

Primary Objective

The Project Manager is to provide support to the Management Committee of the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC); and to a provide a wide range of advice on project development, implementation and evaluation of all business enterprise projects that will generate income for MAC.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for, and able to negotiate key business projects.
2. Represent and promote projects and project planning on a range of community committees.
3. Establish and maintain good working relationships with Pilbara Businesses and organizations.
4. The implementation and development of project initiatives and business enterprise opportunities which involve a range of stakeholders.
5. Prepare briefings, reports, correspondence, and other documents.
6. Provide cultural advice to all stakeholders including the delivery of training in cross-cultural issues.
7. Ability to cross between cultures and encourage and facilitate cooperation between
community, stakeholders and the MAC Board.
8. Develop and maintain simple database systems for the MAC.

Selection Criteria

Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to apply confidentiality is essential to this position.
2. Experience in living within the framework of Aboriginal values and lifestyles.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural issues, including social, economic and political affecting the employment of Aboriginal people.
4. High level credibility in, and demonstrated ability to work with Indigenous, non government organizations, business and private enterprise.
5.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a consultative and working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, colleagues and client groups.
7. High level of initiative with the ability to be innovative and flexible to changing priorities.
8. Demonstrated ability to develop programs, work independently to meet outcomes, manage time effectively and accept responsibility.
9. Demonstrated skills in the use of computers with proven experience in the Microsoft Office applications.
10. Current WA driver’s license.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in Project Management

To find out more please contact Stephanie Soter on 91444748 or email manager@joblink.pilbara.net

Applications close on Friday 2 May 2008.

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Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC( is an equal employment opportunity employer. MAC Encourages Indigenous and Non Indigenous to apply for the position