• Enjoy an attractive salary of $150,000 - $170,000 plus superannuation and salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay
• Make a difference in the community of Kalkaringi, the birthplace of Aboriginal Land Rights
• A host of generous benefits are on offer, including relocation assistance and free accommodation

About the Organisation

The Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC was launched in 2013. We are a 100% community-owned, not-for-profit enterprise focused on improving the social and economic wellbeing of all community members in Kalkaringi.

We advocate and work to improve the social and economic wellbeing of our community through enterprise, improved housing and facilities, local employment and preserving Gurindji culture and heritage.

Through advocacy, effective native title agreement-making and partnerships, we’re delivering significant social and economic benefits across key areas of:

• Community enterprise and local employment
• New and improved housing for community members
• New and improved community facilities
• Preserving Gurindji culture and heritage
• Supporting families, the elderly and youth

To learn more about the work we do, check out some of our projects here. 

We now have an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Chief Executive Officer to join Gurindji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC and begin managing the general operations of the organisation.

Be Rewarded

In addition to an attractive salary of $150,000 - $170,000 plus superannuation and the opportunity to make a difference in the birthplace of the Aboriginal Land Rights Movement, the successful candidate will receive a host of generous benefits, including:

• Relocation assistance up to $5,000 to help you move to this picturesque part of the country
• Private company vehicle for use throughout the Northern Territory
• Salary sacrificing options to increase your take-home pay
• Free accommodation in Kalkaringi 
• Hybrid working arrangements (negotiable) - work one week from home each month

About the Role

As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Directors to continue growing the Corporation into a thriving community development enterprise. 

The role will be diverse, challenging and rewarding as you work closely with a range of stakeholders to achieve our community goals.  

Core duties include, but are not limited to:

• Community services: develop enterprise opportunities for the local community and coordinate ongoing community engagement
• Business planning and execution: develop a Corporation Business Plan and identify funding opportunities
• Board liaison: provide effective and timely reports to Board about organisational matters 
• Compliance: manage legislative requirements and ORIC Governance requirements (assisted by ClarityNT)

You will be well supported in your role, both with a committed Board and with the legal, business, and compliance partners that we work with to ensure operations are always above-board.

You will also have the opportunity for periodic travel to surrounding communities.

What You Will Bring to the Organisation

To be considered for this role, you will have a strong background in Project Management, Business Development, and General Management. You will draw on your experience with building stakeholder relationships to develop strategic partnerships with existing stakeholders as well as identify new opportunities for collaboration. 

Critical to your success as our next Chief Executive Officer will also be the demonstrated ability to work in and with Indigenous peoples in remote communities.

You will be an effective leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with senior managers, peers and staff. You will also be a skilled negotiator with a disciplined and robust approach to management, offering stability and leadership in challenging circumstances.

Though not essential, formal qualifications in Business Development, Management or  Community Development will be highly regarded. Other desirable traits include an existing network in the NT, relationships with key agencies, first aid certification and a light rigid driver’s licence.