Operations Lead

This is a fulltime permanent position.The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people.  PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today. We are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and leadership are valued and supported.Diversity at PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.We are looking for an Operations Lead that will support and enable the launch and establishment of Yitpi Yartapuultiku, a new Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Port Adelaide.Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a place where shared understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures is reached. The Operations Lead will play their part in supporting cross-cultural approaches and relationships to create a strong foundation for Yitpi Yartapuultiku to be a place for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to learn, experience and be immersed in Aboriginal culture.This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute your skills, culture, and lived experience in a meaningful way.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.As the Operations Lead, you will:Provide leadership, direction and day-to-day operational management of Yitpi Yartapuultiku.Coordinate site operations, operating within a shared leadership model, that ensures effective cultural guidance and community collaboration.Ensure effective and appropriate management of built, natural and cultural assets and resources across the Yitpi Yartapuultiku site.Collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, commercial tenants, community groups and organisations that contribute to the growth and success of the Centre.We’d love to hear from you if you have:Connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Experience in venue, event, or cultural space management.Strong leadership, problem-solving skills and operational skills.A passion for cultural preservation, community engagement and storytelling.More information can be found on the Position Description located below.This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary range of $112,394 – 120,199 per annum (plus Superannuation).Confidential enquiries can be directed to Lee-Ann Buckskin, Manager Yitpi Yartapuultiku on 08 8405 6876 or leeann.buckskin@cityofpae.sa.gov.au Apply today or reach out for a yarn about the role. We’d love to connect with you!Applications close 5pm 24 April 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed upon submission and candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require. #bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifferenceBenefits of working at PAEPosition Description AUD Port Adelaide 5015

Operations Lead

This is a fulltime permanent position.

The City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) is a welcoming, liveable City: made by people. 

PAE acknowledges that we are on the traditional country of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.  Their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land are of continuing importance today.

We are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and leadership are valued and supported.

Diversity at PAE means a workplace where individuals are recognised, respected, and engaged in ways that develop and harness everyone’s strengths.  We provide excellent working conditions with job security, flexible working arrangements and support for professional development.

We are looking for an Operations Lead that will support and enable the launch and establishment of Yitpi Yartapuultiku, a new Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Port Adelaide.

Yitpi Yartapuultiku is a place where shared understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures is reached. The Operations Lead will play their part in supporting cross-cultural approaches and relationships to create a strong foundation for Yitpi Yartapuultiku to be a place for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to learn, experience and be immersed in Aboriginal culture.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute your skills, culture, and lived experience in a meaningful way.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

As the Operations Lead, you will:

  • Provide leadership, direction and day-to-day operational management of Yitpi Yartapuultiku.
  • Coordinate site operations, operating within a shared leadership model, that ensures effective cultural guidance and community collaboration.
  • Ensure effective and appropriate management of built, natural and cultural assets and resources across the Yitpi Yartapuultiku site.
  • Collaborate and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, commercial tenants, community groups and organisations that contribute to the growth and success of the Centre.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • Connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
  • Experience in venue, event, or cultural space management.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving skills and operational skills.
  • A passion for cultural preservation, community engagement and storytelling.

More information can be found on the Position Description located below.

This is a Level 6 position which has a current salary range of $112,394 – 120,199 per annum (plus Superannuation).

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Lee-Ann Buckskin, Manager Yitpi Yartapuultiku on 08 8405 6876 or leeann.buckskin@cityofpae.sa.gov.au

Apply today or reach out for a yarn about the role. We’d love to connect with you!

Applications close 5pm 24 April 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed upon submission and candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date. 

PAE values diversity and inclusion and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with disability, young people, LGBTIQ+ people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace.  We welcome a discussion around any workplace adjustments you may require.

#bettertogether #growandimprove #makeadifference

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