Candidate ID: 1344

A highly experienced senior leader with over 35 years’ experience across government and non-government sectors, specialising in community engagement, Aboriginal employment, policy development, and large-scale program delivery. Demonstrated expertise in leading transformational reform, building strong stakeholder relationships, and driving culturally informed strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes for communities.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Project Management
• Building meaningful partnerships
• designed and delivered culturally appropriate programs with Traditional Owners
• Aboriginal Employment Strategies
• Policy and Program development
• facilitating staff cultural competency training

Relevant Experience

National Aboriginal and Community Engagement Manager, national not-for-profit organisation
1 year
Leads national engagement, co-design and advocacy initiatives, strengthening partnerships and delivering culturally appropriate programs and strategies to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Programs Manager, Aboriginal Corporation (resources sector)
Less than 1 year
Led the design and delivery of community-centred programs, managing a team to implement culturally appropriate initiatives that improved community wellbeing, engagement and capacity building.

Owner/Operator, consulting services (government and non-government sectors)
1 year
Delivered end-to-end Aboriginal employment, HR and change management solutions, including RAP development and large-scale community engagement projects to drive workforce diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Manager Aboriginal Employment, state government transport sector
4.5 years
Led statewide Aboriginal recruitment and retention strategies, building strong stakeholder relationships and significantly increasing workforce representation through targeted programs and policy development.

Senior Aboriginal Partnerships Officer, state government road safety sector
2 years
Delivered stakeholder engagement and culturally informed road safety programs, influencing policy, education and behavioural initiatives across diverse communities.

Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal community-controlled organisation (child and family services)
4 years
Provided strategic and operational leadership, managing a large team and budget while strengthening sector advocacy, partnerships and service delivery outcomes for Aboriginal children and families.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Grafton, NSW

Open to Relocating: No

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid 3 days working from Home

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: April 2026

Desired Salary expectations: $120,000 Plus Super and above