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key position information

JobTitle
ProjectManager(CommunityGovernanceof
MiningBenefits)
PositionReportsTo
RegionalProgramCoordinator
Incumbent

Location
Perth,WA
Division
Policy&Programs
JobDescription
New Updated
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FTE
1.0
Team
AustraliaProgram
EffectiveDate
31/03/2010
DateUpdated
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Dimensions
DirectReports
None
Financial Authority Budget
None
FinancialAuthority
None

key result area

(KRA)
key performance indicator
(KPI)
weighting
(%)
WorldVisioncore
values
ActsconsistentlyinaccordancewithWVAvalues,challengepractices
inconsistentwiththesevaluesandusesvaluesasabasismanaging
relationshipsanddecisionmaking.
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primary purpose of Job
Improved mutual engagement between mining companies and Indigenous communities has the potential to
create considerable livelihood opportunities for Aboriginal groups, especially those living in remote areas
where economic options are limited. World Vision Australia is currently expanding its relationships with the
miningsector,bothinternationallyanddomestically.Ourgoalistoleveragetheserelationshipstohelpaffected
communities better engage with the mining industry and for them to achieve improved intergeneration
communitydevelopmentaloutcomes,includingthesustainableoperationofcommunitytrusts.
WVAapproachtoworkingwithIndigenouscommunitiesisasfollows:
a) World Vision Australias Australia Program aims to design and implement successful programs that
tackle the causes of poverty and transform the lives of children and communities, guided by the
followingprinciples:
b) Webelievecommunitiesmustbeempoweredtodefinetheirdevelopmentalneeds,theirproblemsand
their solutions. We use participatory methodologies to ensure local involvement in the development
processandtoempowercommunitiesforselfmanagement.
c) We take a strengthsbased approach to working with communities, and work within existing
governancenetworkstorepairorstrengthencommunityengagementandlocalleadershipcapacity.
d) The Australia Programs strategic contribution is not to provide funds or services, but to provide
technicalassistanceforlongtermprojects,deliveredthrougheffectivepartnering.
e) We work in ways that do not displace or duplicate existing institutions, be they government, non
governmentorcommunityorganisations.
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key result area
(KRA)
key performance indicator
(KPI)
weighting
(%)
Manageaproposed
projectinto
participatory
governanceof
miningroyalties
Work closely with and take direction from Indigenous groups,
and thereby develop an understanding of their priorities for
communitydevelopment.
Analysis of the existing legal agreements, Native Title
determinations, and Trust governance structures that currently
existintargetcommunitiessurroundingminingactivity.
Compile demographic and socioeconomic data on Indigenous
groupsresident,includingrelevantanthropologicalinformation.
Research into best practice models of governance arrangements
formanagingroyaltiesforsustainabledevelopment.
Determine governance and ongoing administrative
arrangements, including participatory policy setting, maximum
transparency, downward accountability of office bearers,
grievancemechanismsanddisputeresolutionprocesses.
Develop a strategy for supporting and enabling communities to
establishandoperatesustainablegovernancestructures.
Comprehensive institutional analysis, stakeholder management
andpartnershipdevelopmentwithotheraffectedorganisations.
Manage project implementation and risks in complex
environments,withmultipleinstitutionsandstakeholders.
Assist communities to articulate their decisions to relevant
stakeholdersandaspartoflegalagreements.
Prepare project design documentation, including a logical
frameworkofoutcomes,outputs,activitiesandindicators.
Through action learning cycles, ensure that project
implementationisresponsivetochanges.
Undertake regular financial and narrative reporting of progress,
includingfeedbacktoIndigenousgroups.
60%
External
Coordination
Represent WVA at interagency meetings and attend meetings
withrelevantorganisationstoexplorepossiblepartnerships.
Developnewnetworkstomaximiseuptakeoffindingsandresults
from project practice, and to open up new opportunities for
futurecollaborationandnewprojectdevelopment.
Document and disseminate learnings through written research
andotherpublications.
Together with the Regional Program Coordinator, develop new
projectdesignsthatmeetcommunityandstakeholderneeds.
Seek,obtainandmanagegovernmentandcorporatefunds.
30%
Internal
Coordination
Identify,manageandnotifytheHeadoftheAustraliaProgramof
anyriskstoWVAoritspartners.
Contribute to an internal knowledge base, including the
developmentofupdatingofaninternalminingpolicyforWVA.
Coordinate contact between WVA Australia Program, project
partnersandstakeholdersandtheprojectinthefield.
10%

Operationalisethe
WVAStrategic
Plan
EnsuretheprojectremainsalignedwiththeWVAStrategicPlan,
includingtheAustraliaProgramStrategicPlan.
Ensure project and resources are managed in line with WVA
policiesandpractices

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key result area
(KRA)
key performance indicator
(KPI)
weighting
(%)
Assumepersonal
responsibilityfor
careerdevelopment
Together with the Regional Program Coordinator, prepare a
jointlyagreeddevelopmentplan
Identify key areas which will assist in personal and professional
developmentconsistentwithWorldVisionsstrategicgoals

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functional
KRAs
key performance Indicators weighting
FunctionalKRAsarestandardinallJDsandprovideforKPIswhichareconsistentacrossalljobswithinWVA.
OH&S

Undertakebusinessactivitiesinsafemannersoastoavoidor
reducetheriskofinjuryorillnesstoselfandothers;and
EnsureyoucomplywithWVAOH&Spoliciesandprocedures.
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People EnsureyouactivelyparticipateinLINKandfulfilallits
requirementsinlinewithprescribedtimelines;and
EnsureyouparticipateintheWVAInductionprocessandyour
probationaryreviewiscompletedwithinprescribedtimelines.
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Risk&Governance EnsureyouoperateinlinewithWVApoliciesandprocedures,
CodeofConductandethics;and
Activelyparticipateinriskawarenesstraining.
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key relationships
Internal

AustraliaPrograms:consultingwithmanagement,reporting,contributetoteam
learningandinformationsharing.
AdvocacyandProgramEffectiveness:policysetting,exchanginginformation,provide
andseekadvice,consultingwithmanagementandanalysisandreporting.
LegalandRisk:duediligence,partnershipcontracts.
CorporateandDonorPartnerships:matchingstrategywithcorporateopportunity,
initialstakeholdermanagementandpartnershipnegotiations.
InnovativePartnerships:scalabilityforclimatechangeandhealth.
InternationalPrograms:shareinformationandbestpractice.
External

BHPBillitonIronOre:partnershipmanagementandexchangeinformation.
Legalfirms:consultationandexchangeinformation.
AboriginalNativeTitleServices:consultation,negotiation,relationshipbuilding,provide
andseekadvice.
StateandCommonwealthGovernmentagencies:liaisonregardinglegislation,current
initiativesandreforminformation.
CommunityCouncilsandlocalstakeholders:exchanginginformation,relationship
building,provideandseekadviceandrepresentation
Committee/Groups

Localcommunitygroups:consulting,relationshipbuilding,partnering,goalsetting,
guiding,supporting,exchanginginformation,provideandseekadvice,representation.

organisation context
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Head
AustraliaProgram
KidsHopeAUS.
NationalManager
OfficeManager
ProgramDevelopment
Training&
Development
RegionalProgram
Coordinator
MapoonHome
OwnershipProject
Manager
Technical
ProgrammingAdvisor
EDP
RegionalProgram
Coordinator
ProjectManager
PilbaraECCD
ProjectFacilitator
PilbaraECCD
ProjectFacilitator
PilbaraECCD
ProjectFacilitator
PilbaraECCD
ProjectFacilitator
PilbaraECCD
ProjectOfficer
SydneyLeadership
ProjectOfficer
Melbourne
Leadership
RegionalProgram
Coordinator
ProjectFacilitator
WarlpiriECCD
YeundumuPlaygroup
Facilitator
ProjectFacilitator
Walpiri ECCD
ProjectOfficer
IndigenousArtProject
Program
Administrator StrategicAdvisor
Indigenous
Development
Effectiveness
ProjectsOfficer
Communicationsand
ProgramOfficer
DirectorPolicyandPrograms

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ManagerName
LorettaHoban
EmployeeName
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Values
DemonstratedcommitmenttoWorldVisionvaluesandphilosophy,andcapacitytoengagewiththebroadercommunityin
livingthesevalues:
WeareChristian
Willingnesstobeopenabouttheirfaith/discusstheirspirituallifeandrespect
othersbeliefs.e.g.participateincorporatespirituallifeinanenthusiasticmanner
andshowrespectforothersopinionsandreligiousbeliefs
Wearecommittedto
Demonstratecommunityinvolvementandinterestinissuesofjustice
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thepoor
Wevaluepeople
Beabletodemonstrategoodinterpersonalskillsandacceptdiversityinthe
workplace
Wearestewards
Understandsissuesregardingconservingresources,i.e.financial,physicalandcan
improveefficienciesinworkpractices
Wearepartners
Isabletoinfluencedecisionmakingintheirareaofconcern
Weareresponsive
Responsivetocustomerexpectationsinatimelyandappropriatemanner.Canmake
decisionsunderpressure

Credentials
Qualifications/
Memberships
Essential

Desirable
Tertiaryqualificationinrelevantdiscipline.

Knowledge
Essential
Excellentcommunicationandmediationskills.
Demonstratedabilitytonegotiateatalllevelsofcomplexculturalstructures.
Understandingofthecultural,political,historical,economicandsocialissues
affectingAboriginalpeopleinremotelocations.
Understandingofcommunitydevelopmentprocesses,genderequity,participatory
approachesanddevelopmenttheory.
Abilitytowritehighqualityappropriatereports.
Computerliteracyskills;e.g.MSOfficeSuite;email;calendar;internet

Desirable
Analyticalandresearchskills.
Projectmanagementskills,includingabilitytodesign,manage,implement,monitor
andevaluatesustainabledevelopmentprojects.
Understandofgovernmentstructures,legislationandprocessesinthecontextof
landgovernanceandnativetitle.
Aworkingknowledgeofminingagreementsandcommunitytrusts.

Experience Essential
Threeyearsdemonstratedexperienceinfacilitatingdevelopmentprogramsina
remoteIndigenousAustraliaorcomparableinternationalcontext.
Demonstratedexperienceofstakeholdermanagementwithinpoliticisedcontexts.
Experienceinfacilitatingmediationsandconflictresolution.
Abilitytodrivea4WDmanualtransmission.

Desirable
IdentifyingandsupportingeffectivepartnershipswithAboriginalcommunity
organsiations,miningcompanies,peakbodies,chambersofcommerceand
industry,governmentdepartmentsandresearchinstitutions
Participatorydevelopmentofgovernancestructuresandprocesses.
Abilitytomaintainperformanceexpectationsindiverseculturalcontexts,
psychologicallystressfulenvironments,andphysicalhardshipconditions.
ExperienceofworkingintheNGOsector.

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capability profile
Pleaseselect68capabilitiesessentialtothesuccessfulperformanceoftheincumbentintheposition.Pleasenote you
willfinddetailsofthesecapabilities,togetherwithbehaviouralanchorsandsampledescriptorsontheHubWVA
CapabilityFramework.
Dimensions1:SelfAwareness
ContinuousPersonalLearning PersonalImpact UnderstandingOthers
SelfConfidence Integrity Resilience
Dimension2:Accountability
StrategicLeadership StrategicInfluence ImplementingStrategy
SelfManagement AnalyticalThinking DecisionMaking
Planning&Organising Prioritising Stewardship
OrganisationalAwareness IndustryAwareness ExternalEnvironmentFactors
ComplianceAwareness TechnicalExpertise BusinessCommunication
MeetingManagement
Dimension3:PerformanceLeadership
SpiritualLeadership Managing&LeadingOthers DevelopingOthers
DrivingCulture LeadingTeams InterpersonalCommunication
ConflictResolution Negotiation Influencing
ManagerialCourage Talent&SuccessionManagement
Dimension4:Innovation&Change
Innovation&Creativity ContinuousImprovement ChangeLeadership
Challenging&Questioning RiskTaking OrganisationalLearning
Dimension5:Collaboration
Teamwork StakeholderManagement ManagingDiversity
SystemsThinking InformationSharing PoliticalSavvy

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ManagerName
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