Chief Executive Officer – IBN Group

Elite Human Capital; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parking

Professional development

Training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

IBN Group in East Perth is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next chapter, translating strategic priorities into practical outcomes while inspiring a team across member services, finance, operations, people and safety.

This permanent or fixed-term, full-time role offers an attractive remuneration package, salary packaging, parking and professional development, with flexible working arrangements for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as CEO or senior executive delivering strategic and operational results.
• Experience with Aboriginal or community organisations and social purpose ventures.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Understanding of Aboriginal communities and self-determination.

Responsibilities

• Create meaningful community impact through programs in wellbeing, education, housing and culture.
• Shape the organisation’s future with the Board and translate strategic direction into lasting outcomes.
• Build financial independence and opportunities for current and future generations.
• Develop current and future leaders and pathways into governance.
• Enhance partnerships with Elders, community leaders, industry and government.

Skills

CEO experience

Strategic leadership

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Indigenous engagement

Change leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

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.

You 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.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• An understanding of working with indigenous communities and a genuine appreciation and 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 and future 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.

About Us

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 its members through community programs while managing investments and commercial interests to provide for the community and help build lasting financial independence for future generations.

Applications close: 6th of November 2026.