Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead with purpose, strengthen the community, and create opportunities for regional Australians. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership, with a focus on the effective delivery of funded services and programs, and the development of sustainable business enterprises. This role requires a leader with a strong ethical and practical approach, who can build and maintain relationships with the community, government, funders, and partners. The CEO will also be tasked with strengthening governance, risk, compliance, and accountability, as well as developing a capable and engaged workforce that fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Candidates for the CEO position at the company should have a background in community-based not-for-profit organizations, with a proven track record in strategic and operational leadership, financial management, and people management. While prior CEO experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will have board advisory experience, sound governance, risk, and compliance capability, and a history of success with grants, funding agreements, or sustainable income streams. Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of Indigenous corporations and community relations are also key requirements. The role is a residential appointment in Borroloola, and the successful candidate must be willing and able to live and work in the region.