Candidate ID: 1237

A highly experienced First Nations executive leader with more than 25 years’ experience across the Aboriginal community-controlled, government and not-for-profit sectors. Skilled in executive leadership, governance, financial management, organisational strategy and systems reform, with a proven track record of strengthening organisational performance, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering sustainable outcomes.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Negotiation and Influencing
• First Nations Culture
• Governance and Community Engagement
• Organisation Development
• Stakeholder Management & Government Relations

Relevant Experience

Deputy CEO, First Nations Community-Controlled Organisation
2 years
Provided executive leadership across governance, risk, strategy, government relations and organisational reform, strengthening systems, compliance and long-term organisational sustainability.
Strategy & Engagement Lead, Aboriginal Economic Development Organisation
Less than 1 year
Led initiatives to strengthen Aboriginal business capability, improve stakeholder engagement and support grant compliance and strategic investment outcomes.
Chief Financial Officer, Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation
3 years
Led finance, corporate services, governance and compliance while supporting organisational growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of a First Nations-led independent school.
Senior Advisor / Regional Manager / Examiner, Commonwealth Government
15 years
Provided governance, financial management and regulatory advice to Indigenous organisations, leading capability-building initiatives and strengthening corporate governance across the sector.
Senior Finance, Audit & Business Development Roles, Government and Aboriginal Organisations
17 years (across various concurrent and sequential roles)
Built extensive expertise in finance, audit, grants management, Aboriginal business development and organisational governance across government and community sectors.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Coffs Harbour
Open to Relocating: No
Workplace flexibility: Preference is Remote
Ability to travel: Yes, 1 week per month
Availability/notice period: September 26
Desired salary or salary expectations: $165,000 plus superannuation