Executive Leader—Community-Driven Cultural Justice & Growth

NIT; Maningrida; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Two-year fixed term

Salary Packaging

Housing

Car

Relocation

6 weeks leave

Job summary

Nja-marléya is a rapidly growing, Bininj-led, not-for-profit organisation serving Maningrida and surrounding homelands in Arnhem Land. Led by Elders and a Board, this role will steer the organisation through growth with hands-on leadership and strong governance.

The CEO will work closely with Elders to translate community priorities into practical action, ensure financial sustainability, compliance and risk management, and foster a predominantly Aboriginal workforce in remote Arnhem Land

Qualifications

• Hold or obtain National Police Check.
• Obtain Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Unrestricted NT Drivers Licence.
• Live and work in Maningrida and undertake work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• provide executive leadership and accountability for organisational performance;
• implement the strategic framework and develop achievable operational plans;
• support informed Board decision-making through high-quality advice, reporting and governance systems;
• oversee budgets, government funding, financial controls and grant acquittals;
• strengthen organisational systems, workforce capability and operational effectiveness;
• build local leadership and support the development of a predominantly Aboriginal workforce;
• maintain strong relationships with community, government, funders and partner organisations; and
• ensure organisational risks, compliance obligations and safeguarding responsibilities are effectively managed.

Skills

Executive leadership

Governance

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

People management

Job description

Nja-marléya is a rapidly growing, Bininj-led, not-for-profit organisation serving Maningrida and surrounding homelands in Arnhem Land. Led by Elders and a Board, this role will steer the organisation through growth with hands-on leadership and strong governance.

The CEO will work closely with Elders to translate community priorities into practical action, ensure financial sustainability, compliance and risk management, and foster a predominantly Aboriginal workforce in remote Arnhem Land