Candidate ID: 2238

A highly experienced First Nations senior public service leader with over 19 years’ experience across tourism, education, arts, and cultural policy at international, national, and regional levels. Demonstrates strong expertise in policy development, program delivery, and sector reform, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering complex, culturally informed initiatives across government and community settings.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic First Nations Leadership
• Policy Design, Program Delivery and Sector Reform
• High level stakeholder engagement and partnership Building
• First Nations Education Expertise
• Workforce, team and Organisational Leadership

Relevant Experience

Program Manager, Government tourism and economic development sector
1 year
Led First Nations tourism development programs, driving strategic industry partnerships and program delivery outcomes aligned with cultural authority, economic growth and community benefit.

Acting Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director, First Nations policy and treaty institute
1 year
Provided executive leadership across truth and treaty initiatives, overseeing organisational strategy, stakeholder engagement and delivery of complex, high-profile reform initiatives.

Program Director, National education research organisation
1.5 years
Directed First Nations research programs, leading national education initiatives and strengthening Indigenous-led research frameworks across the sector.

Senior Advisor, National education leadership institute
3 years
Provided strategic advisory support on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, contributing to national policy, capability development and sector improvement initiatives.

Principal Advisor, State government education department
3 years
Led Indigenous education performance initiatives, driving policy implementation, stakeholder engagement and program outcomes across regional education settings.

Indigenous Engagement Officer, Federal government department (remote services and reform programs)
4.5 years
Coordinated Indigenous engagement programs supporting welfare reform and remote service delivery initiatives across regional and remote communities.

Assistant Director, Federal government cultural and international programs
4.5 years
Managed international repatriation and cultural programs, overseeing policy delivery, stakeholder engagement and cross-government coordination.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Brisbane

Open to Relocating: Yes – Sydney or Melbourne

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid 2 days per week from Home

Ability to travel:  Yes – Happy with Travel

Availability/notice period: 2 Weeks

Desired salary or salary expectations: Base of $150,000 + Superannuation, Relocation assistance, bonuses