Candidate ID: 16826

A highly experienced executive and senior cultural advisor with over two decades of leadership across the community services, higher education, and social justice sectors. Skilled in strategic management, policy development, cultural advisory, and organisational performance with a strong record of delivering outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Key Skills and Competencies 

• Cultural Leadership and Advisory
• Strategic Planning and Management
• Policy Development and Analysis
• Stakeholder and Government Relations
• Program and Workforce Development

Relevant Experience

Chief Executive Officer – Aboriginal Community Services Sector
1 Year
Led organisational strategy, financial management, and service delivery for a medium-sized community organisation, increasing financial stability, improving internal structures, and strengthening regional partnerships.

National Director – Peak Body in Higher Education and Social Justice Sector
17 Years
Provided national cultural, policy and industrial relations leadership, overseeing budgets, strengthening employment outcomes, driving cultural safety initiatives, and delivering major research and advocacy achievements.

Manager – Indigenous Programs Unit, Higher Education Sector
5 Years
Delivered cultural advisory, Indigenous student support, policy development, and community engagement initiatives that significantly improved student participation and educational pathways.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Melbourne
Open to relocating: Open to it
Workplace flexibility: Hybrid – 1 days per week at home
Ability to travel: Happy to travel anywhere, in previous roles I have travelled to all States and mainland Territories.
Availability/notice period: Immediately
Desired Salary or Salary Expectation: $170,000 plus superannuation