Candidate ID: 6412

A highly experienced Aboriginal leader with over 20 years’ experience across government, not-for-profit and education sectors, including senior executive roles focused on Aboriginal engagement, policy development and cultural safety. Skilled in strategic planning, program design, and leading organisational change, with a proven track record of strengthening partnerships and delivering culturally appropriate initiatives to improve outcomes for First Nations communities.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Aboriginal Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development
• Program Management
• Change Management

Relevant Experience

Head of Aboriginal Engagement, Not-for-Profit Sector
1 year
Led organisational cultural capability, developed a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, Aboriginal Engagement Plan, and established an Aboriginal Reference Group advising on major infrastructure projects.

Assistant Director, Government Sector
<1 year
Managed policy review preparation, addressed sensitive HR matters, and improved leave entitlements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Principal Consultant Aboriginal Engagement and Collaboration, Government Oversight Agency
1 year
Provided cultural oversight for fatality reviews, drafted the agency’s inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan, and strengthened engagement with Aboriginal communities.

General Manager (in lieu of CEO), Aboriginal Leadership Institute (Not-for-Profit Sector)
2 years
Oversaw all operations, doubled program offerings, secured funding, delivered strategic planning and leadership development for Aboriginal communities.

Senior Policy and Reconciliation Officer, Government Sector
1 year
Led the development and implementation planning of the department’s Reconciliation Action Plan and mapped Closing the Gap targets against state strategies.

Acting Project Manager Complex Cases, Government Education Department
1.5 years
Managed a $1.5 million Full-Service School pilot supporting vulnerable youth through multi-agency collaboration.

Coordinator Aboriginal Education, Government Education Department
2 years
Advised schools on Aboriginal education strategies and contributed to inter-agency initiatives to improve student outcomes.

Location and Availability

Location: Boorloo (Perth), WA

Preferred work location: Boorloo (Perth), WA

Workplace flexibility: Flexible

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: 4 Weeks’ Notice  

Desired Salary or Salary Expectation $ 160,000 – $170,000 + Salary Sacrifice + Super