Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - IBN Group

Elite Human Capital; Perth; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

salary packaging

professional development

parking

training and development

flexible working arrangements

Job summary

IBN Group in East Perth, WA, is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes. You will inspire a diverse team across member services, finance, operations, people and safety, while balancing community needs with responsible stewardship of assets.

You will report to the Board, support governance, drive income diversification, and partner with Elders and government to deliver benefits for members.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CEO or senior executive delivering strategic and operational results
• Experience with Aboriginal or community organisations or social-purpose ventures is highly regarded
• Strong governance, reporting and policy advisory capabilities
• Demonstrated financial oversight, risk management and asset stewardship
• Executive leadership with capability development and culture shaping

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Oversee financial and commercial management, monitoring and reporting
• Support governance, risk management and board relations
• Drive income diversification and long-term financial sustainability
• Lead leadership development and culture across the organisation
• Engage with Elders, community leaders, industry and government to deliver benefits

Skills

CEO or senior executive experience

Governance and reporting

Strategic leadership

Financial and commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Indigenous/community program exposure

Board collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

IBN Group delivers programs and services that improve the lives of the Yinhawangka, Banyjima and Nyiyaparli people.

With offices in South Hedland, Tom Price, Karratha and Perth, IBN supports it’s members through community programs while managing investments and commercial interests to provide for the community and help build lasting financial independence for future generations.

The Position

IBN Group is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next chapter. This is a fantastic opportunity for a C-suite executive to combine meaningful community outcomes with strong strategic, operational, governance and commercial leadership.

Reporting to the Board and working closely with the Chair, you will translate strategic priorities into practical outcomes. You will lead and inspire a team spanning member services, finance, operations, people and safety.

This role calls for a leader who listens, follows through on commitments and brings sound judgement to complex decisions. You will skilfully balance the needs of members today with responsible stewardship of assets for future generations.

Your key priorities will include:

• Organisational strategy and planning
• Financial and commercial management
• Monitoring and reporting
• Leadership and culture
• Organisation and people
• Management of key stakeholders
• Governance and risk
• Board support
• Income diversification and growth

About You

You will bring:

• A proven track record of success as a CEO or senior executive, delivering strategic and operational results. Prior exposure to Aboriginal or community organisations, trusts, investment management or businesses with a strong social purpose would be highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• An understanding of working with indigenous communities and a genuine appreciation and a deep respect for Aboriginal people and their cultures, including a commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and self-management.
• Experience working effectively with Boards and providing clear strategic advice, quality reporting and sound governance support.
• Strong financial and commercial and legal acumen, including budget management, asset oversight and decisions that support long-term income diversification, growth and financial sustainability.
• An inclusive leadership style, with the ability to develop capability, strengthen organisational culture and lead change.
• Strong judgement, high integrity and effective decision making skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, communication, diplomacy and negotiation skills, supported by strategic analysis, policy development and project delivery experience.
• High levels of integrity, credibility, drive, energy, passion and resilience.

This is a permanent or fixed term full-time position offering an attractive remuneration package, with some details currently under review by the Board. Other benefits include salary packaging, professional development, parking, training and development. Flexible working arrangements will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

You’ll be instrumental in:

• Creating meaningful community impact: Improve outcomes for people through programs that support wellbeing, education, housing and culture.
• Shaping the organisation’s future: Work with the Board to develop IBN’s next strategic direction and translate it into lasting outcomes.
• Building a lasting legacy: Help strengthen financial independence and create opportunities for current and future generations.
• Developing current andfuture leaders: Support Aboriginal employment, leadership development and pathways into governance.
• Enhancing partnerships: Work closely with Elders, community leaders, industry and government to deliver benefits for members.

Location and Travel

The IBN office is conveniently located in East Perth, with a car parking bay provided. A renovation of the end of trip facilities is planned. Candidates who currently have a home base in Perth or the Pilbara are preferred. Suitably qualified interstate candidates who are willing to relocate to Perth will be considered.

Travel to the Pilbara is expected to be approximately every quarter or as required for operational needs.