Director of Learning and Resources

Join a purposeful, independent and indigenous led not-for-profit organisation
Work from home/remotely, anywhere in Australia
Leadership opportunity reporting directly into the CEO


About Us

The Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) is an internationally acknowledged centre for governance knowledge and excellence. We deliver training and resources to meet the self-determined governance needs of Indigenous Australians. We are an independent, Indigenous-led and majority Indigenous-staffed not-for-profit organisation.

Our team brings together a range of practical and theoretical expertise - including community, academic and public sector experience in Indigenous affairs. To ensure we stay connected as a team, we have "all together" days that are hosted around Australia throughout the year and are designed to bring us closer to each other and encourage collaboration, ideation and relationship growth across AIGI.

About The Role

The Director of Learning and Resources will lead our Learning and Development and Research and Resources teams, being a connector in the organisation between the two streams of activity. This newly created role will report to the Chief Executive Officer and have a small number of direct reports.

You will be responsible for the streamlining and synergy between how research and resources are developed and then applied in practice. This opportunity allows you to work across a range of initiatives that are all focused on the below activities:

Lead the expansion of the organisation's fee-for-service arm, identifying new opportunities, driving revenue growth, and developing effective processes to ensure sustainable and scalable operations
Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance and effective delivery in all fee-for-service initiatives, guiding teams to exceed client expectations
Provide critical problem-solving and decision-making for the delivery of key projects across the Learning and Development and Research and Resources teams, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
Forge and manage high-priority strategic partnerships, enhancing the organisation's influence and reach through strategic networking and relationship building
Engage in public speaking at various events, including (but not limited to facilitating workshops, delivering keynote speeches, and participating in panel discussions
Effectively manage complex and challenging relationships, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment
Responsible for ensuring the implementation of key frameworks across two teams to measure and enhance impact
Provide strong leadership and development opportunities for staff
Collaborate with the CEO and Management team to align team activities with the organisation's strategic objectives and priorities