About Firesticks

Firesticks is an Indigenous not-for-profit organisation that provides leadership, advocacy and action to protect, conserve and enhance Cultural and natural values of people and Country through Cultural fire and land management practices. Firesticks values and respects Country, local knowledge, and the protocols of Elders and Ancestors. 

Purpose of the Role

The Regional Network Lead will oversee and guide a team of remote employees to ensure productivity, efficiency, and high-quality performance. The role will lead Firesticks’ new regional Community engagements and the facilitation of opportunities to support our Community-led healthy country plans. The Regional Network Lead will support the coordination of resources and services to develop Community plans and network teams within their designated region.

Location

The role is remote, and the applicant will need to work from their home. Applicants must live in Australia and there is no specific location requirement. 

Summarisation of Key Duties

• Leadership and Management of employees
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement
• Project Coordination, Evaluation and Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Other duties as directed

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About you

• Demonstrated ability and experience in engaging and working with Indigenous peoples and Communities.
• Deep understanding of Community engagement principles and strategies, with a focus on promoting Community autonomy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and remote collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Miro).
• Aligned with Firesticks’ vision values, and prior experience of working with Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous individuals to create a positive impact.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Unrestricted working rights (please confirm your working rights in your application).
• Ability to travel across the region and nationally, at times, and thus required to hold a current driver’s licence. 

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, preferably with remote teams.
• Current driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Conservation, Program Management, Community Development, Business Administration) is highly desired.