Job No: 31348

Location: Derby, WA

• Join an established NFP supporting Indigenous communities in the Kimberley!
• Pivotal management role with fantastic multicultural experiences!
• Attractive remuneration circa $80,500 - $85,000 plus salary sacrifice options and 5 weeks leave!

About the Organisation

Established in Alice Springs over 3 decades ago, the Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) is a national Indigenous science and technology organisation. As a not-for-profit NGO, CAT supports remote Indigenous communities to pursue sustainable livelihoods by facilitating access to appropriate technology.

This includes a range of services such as:

• Providing technical and scientific advice and referral;
• Technical training;
• Project management in the areas of water and energy supply;
• Waste management; and
• Shelter, community planning and capacity development.

CAT plays an active role in supporting remote Indigenous communities to access information and services, and to help them to utilise technologies in developing sustainable livelihoods.

About the Kimberley Region

The Kimberley region is located in the northern part of Western Australia and covers about 421,000 square kilometres.

The Kimberley is serviced by six regional town centres (Broome, Derby, Kununurra, Halls Creek, Fitzroy Crossing and Wyndham). The region supports a number of surrounding communities with the total population consisting of around 25,000 people.

Industries in the region have included pearling (a big industry in Broome for many years until the 1940s), mining (including the Argyle Diamond mine, which began operation in 1983 and is still producing about 1/3 of the world's diamonds), agriculture (centred on the Ord River Irrigation Area near Lake Argyle) and tourism. The geology of the area is varied and fascinating, as well as producing some spectacular scenery.

About the Opportunity

The Centre for Appropriate Technology (CAT) has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Manager to be based in Derby, with occasional travel throughout the surrounding Kimberley regions.

In this pivotal role, you will be managing, leading and facilitating the growth of activities undertaken by CAT in these regions, including the management of human and financial resources.

More specifically, some of your key duties will include:

• Managing Derby staff and office activities, including support & supervision;
• Consulting with and advising relevant stakeholders on issues such as community and outstation essential services, housing technologies etc;
• Coordinating projects and activities as well as identifying strategic opportunities for CAT services;
• Managing and liaising with other staff to manage resources and prepare draft budgets & action plans; and
• Reporting on CAT's regional activities and outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will hold relevant qualifications (i.e. human resources management or business management) and/or have demonstrated experience at a management level in either an engineering, building/technical or architecture/building design discipline. You will also require experience working with Indigenous people and have a sound understanding of the issues relating to their culture and communities.

You will have a high level of staff/resources management skills, along with excellent strategic planning and organisational skills with the ability to set goals and deliver outcomes in a logical efficient manner. A strong understanding of a range of community technologies, and the capacity to manage or outsource management of technological projects is essential.

As this is also a leadership position, you must have the ability to work with all levels of staff and engender a team spirit, including monitoring performance and interpreting feedback to improve future performance. In addition, the successful applicant will hold a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and have an appreciation for CAT' goals.

Although not essential, experience of the challenges and influences of remote communities would be highly regarded. A knowledge of community development principles, and principles relating to appropriate technology and technology transfer would also be desirable.

If you're looking for a varied and interesting role with many unique multicultural experiences - this is the opportunity for you!

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a competitive remuneration circa $80,500 - $85,000 plus salary sacrifice options and 5 weeks leave!

You will enjoy working with a well established organisation that offers great job security and the support of a friendly and dynamic team.You will also benefit from seeing the fantastic sights of the Kimberley as you travel within the three regions of Broome, Derby/Fitzroy Crossing and Kununurra, with occasional travel to the Pilbara and other WA regions.

This is a unique opportunity to bring new technology and change to people living in remote communities and really make a difference - Apply Now!