Job posted
07-8-2021
Applications closed
Applications close
07-28-2021
*Open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only Australian Unity is one of the nation's oldest mutual companies. Their heritage goes back more than 175 years to the establishment of Manchester Unity in Victoria and South Australia on 7 December 1840. Today Australian Unity employ more than 7,500 people providing health, wealth and living services to around one million Australians. Despite AU’s growth and changes in some of the things they do, their focus is the same as it was more than 175 years ago: to serve and enhance the wellbeing of its members, its customers and the community.
As a senior leader in Australian Unity’s Indigenous Services team, the Regional Managers are responsible for growing the Indigenous Services business through design and delivery of new products and services. These products and services contribute to building regional strategic partnerships to realise Indigenous Services’ vision of being Australia’s premier Indigenous, Wealth and Wellbeing business. The roles will be accountable for the strategic direction and operations of the Indigenous Services branch and for leading regional business pursuits, building and expanding regional partnerships, coaching and empowering internal teams to realise growth opportunities. These roles require the Regional Managers to be entrepreneurial – to have high levels of financial competency - and be able to think outside the box. The roles will require leaders that can demonstrate: • Business and entrepreneurial thinking • Achievements in the delivery of new business products, especially in the Indigenous sector • Strategic collaboration and ability to partner and work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses • Capability to inspire through exceptional communication and strong leadership • Operational accomplishment and financial competency • Contemporary thinking to leading people and managing change
You will have stand-out leadership skills and a proven track record for delivering new business opportunities in the Australian community. You will be able to show you can work effectively across a complex stakeholder landscape to proactively deliver better outcomes for communities. To do this, you will have the following high-level capabilities: • Exceptional leadership capabilities • Innovation and looking at different, more effective ways of doing things. • High levels of cultural competency • Exceptional communication skills. Selection Criteria • Entrepreneurial and Innovative • Business driven and credible • Influencer and negotiator • People leader • Customer Focused and Collaborative • Culturally competent • Government Relations
• Competitive salary range. • Flexible working arrangements. • Up to 5-year fixed term contract. • An inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. • Ongoing professional development.
The role will be located in Western NSW - open to negotiation. How to apply: All applications must be made in writing and include the following: • Current CV. • Cover letter outlining why you have applied for the position. • Your claims against the Selection Criteria as briefly described above - up to 3 pages. To obtain a copy of the Selection Criteria, please email [email protected] or call 02 8001 6603. Applications which do not clearly address the Selection Criteria will not be accepted. Applications are to be emailed to [email protected] with the heading “Australian Unity – Western Regional Manager Indigenous Services” in the subject line. Applications must be received by midnight 28 July 2021. Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted. How to get more information For further information on the position, please contact Pipeline Talent via phone or email for a confidential discussion. [email protected] 02 8001 6603.
