Candidate ID: 5121

A highly experienced First Nations senior executive and Traditional Owner with over 20 years’ leadership experience across Australian state public sector agencies. Extensive background leading both mainstream and First Nations teams, driving whole-of-government reform, and embedding Indigenous priorities into policy, procurement, and service delivery frameworks. Strong expertise in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, legislative reform, and delivering community-led outcomes, with a proven track record of influencing cross-sector partnerships and creating greater economic opportunities for First Nations businesses and communities.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Leadership
• Policy writing and implementation
• Community Engagement
• Project delivery
• Culture leadership

Relevant Experience

Senior Leadership Roles, Australian State Public Sector
20+ years
Led geographically dispersed mainstream and Aboriginal teams within large public sector environments, embedding First Nations priorities into policy and service delivery frameworks while driving system-wide reform, cross-agency collaboration, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
Lead on Aboriginal Procurement Policy, Australian State Public Procurement Sector
3+ years
Designed and implemented First Nations procurement policy frameworks, negotiated compliance outcomes with major suppliers, and strengthened Indigenous business participation, registration, and economic outcomes through government procurement systems.
Policy & Legislative Reform Contributions, Australian Public Sector (National & State Policy Environment)
30+ years
Contributed to major cross-portfolio policy and legislative reforms spanning transport, treasury, health, disability, child protection, and justice systems, embedding First Nations perspectives into governance frameworks and improving equity outcomes across government services.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Sydney   

Open to Relocating: Yes

Workplace flexibility: Hybrid – 2 days WFH

Ability to travel: Whatever the role requires. Including locally, state, national or international.

Availability/notice period: ASAP

Desired salary or salary expectations:  $220-$230k starting salary. Relocation assistance if moving interstate. Possible housing assistance, time limited. Wage is excluding supe