Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Community Services

NTCOSS

Darwin

Hybrid

AUD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Home garaging of a vehicle

Six weeks annual leave

Salary Packaging

Professional Development Opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CAAPS Aboriginal Corporation in Darwin is seeking a CEO to provide strategic leadership and drive organisational performance across services supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. You will lead governance, financial sustainability, and stakeholder engagement with government, funding bodies, and communities.

The role requires a proven executive with a track record of growth, change management, and strong cultural safety.

Qualifications

Proven executive leadership guiding strategy, performance and growth.
Strong commercial and financial acumen; manage budgets and funding arrangements.
Experience with Boards and complex governance.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and advocacy with government and communities.
Experience building high-performing teams through change.
Commitment to cultural safety and Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership and drive organisational performance.
Ensure financial sustainability and robust governance.
Advance long-term strategic objectives in partnership with the Board and stakeholders.
Champion innovation, advocacy, service excellence, and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Build and lead high-performing teams with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.