Candidate ID: 13667

An experienced executive leader with over 20 years’ experience across corporate, government, education and community sectors, specialising in First Nations engagement, workforce participation, organisational transformation and strategic partnerships. Demonstrated success in leading national initiatives, advising executive leadership teams and boards, and delivering measurable outcomes in Indigenous employment, procurement, governance and community development.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management and Influencing
• Board and Executive Engagement
• Program Design
• People Leader
• RAPS

Relevant Experience

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead – First Nations, Corporate Sector
3 years
Led the development and implementation of First Nations strategies and Reconciliation Action Plans, strengthening workforce participation, executive accountability, cultural capability and strategic partnerships.
National Indigenous Manager, Postal and Logistics Sector
8 years
Led national Indigenous employment, retention and supplier diversity initiatives, increasing Indigenous workforce participation to 1,125 employees and delivering over $60 million in procurement outcomes with Indigenous businesses.
Senior Manager Partnerships – Indigenous Affairs, Mining and Resources Sector
1 year
Managed annual community investment portfolios exceeding $15 million, building partnerships with Indigenous organisations, Traditional Owners, government and industry to support economic participation and community development.
Executive Manager – Indigenous Education and Employment, Education and Employment Sector
Duration not specified
Led national employment, education and leadership programs, developing cross-sector partnerships to improve workforce participation, career development and long-term outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Director, Centre for Indigenous Education, Higher Education Sector
Duration not specified
Provided strategic leadership for Indigenous participation and educational outcomes, developing partnerships and initiatives to improve higher education success, community engagement and leadership development.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Melbourne

Relocate: No

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days WFH

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: 2 Weeks      

Desired Salary or Salary Expectation: $210,000 Plus Superannuation