Chief Executive Officer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Binarri-binyja yarrawoo (BBY) Full time
The Organisation


Binarri-binyja yarrawoo (BBY) was established in 2016 as the backbone organisation for Empowered Communities in the East Kimberley, to facilitate Aboriginal people developing and leading their own plans for change.

A collaboration framework for Aboriginal-led development and reform, Empowered Communities initiatives take place in 10 regions across Australia. Within each region a coalition of local Aboriginal organisations work together to develop and achieve an Aboriginal empowerment agenda.


In the East Kimberley, BBY works with 29 member organisations to set priorities aimed at empowering Aboriginal people to participate equally in the regional economy, value their culture, educate their children, look after their older people and lead long and healthy lives.

The Area / Benefits

Kununurra is a vibrant regional town in the majestic Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Its close vicinity to Lake Argyle, Keep River National Park and the Gibb River Road offer an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle and opportunity to explore this beautiful region.

The Role


Leading a highly skilled and collaborative team and providing overall operational management, you will drive the organisation's growth and provision of neutral advice, technical expertise and trusted support to members and the board.


You will confidently lead advocacy to influence policy development and reform, advancing the empowerment of Aboriginal people and families in the East Kimberley to achieve economic, social and cultural development and enhancing the Empowered Communities brand and vision.


Responsibilities include:
Strategic advice to the board on policy and political issuesManagement of key government, NGO, corporate and community relationshipsCompliance, funding and associated reporting requirementsBudget, financial, outsourced services and business planning managementBest practice governance and risk management, including participatory governance arrangements with member organisations

Skills Required


You are an influential and inspirational leader who brings an understanding of the context in which Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, or other communities in remote and challenging environments operate.

You're an advocate for self-determination of Aboriginal people, politically astute, have the ability to work under Aboriginal management and your experience also includes:Strategic leadership and financial accountability at an organisational levelHigh level governance, compliance and risk managementNegotiation and management of government and non-government fundingDelivering advice to a board or management committeeSuccess building trusted and respectful relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across government, community members and partner organisations

If you are inspired by the opportunity to impact the empowerment of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley, please

click apply


to submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required section of the advertisement above or speak with Hayley Martin on for further information.


Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.


NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with.

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.

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