General Manager

General Manager (CEO)

Umuwa, A
n
angu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands (APY), South Australia

Full time, 3 year contract (with option to extend)

Attractive package circa $250,000 negotiable | Salary packaging | Housing | Vehicle | Relocation assistance | 8 weeks annual leave

The BelRose Group has been exclusively engaged by A
n
angu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) to appoint a General Manager (CEO). This is an exceptional leadership opportunity with a respected Aboriginal organisation, overseeing land management and community development across 103,000 square kilometres in remote South Australia.

About the Organisation

A
n
angu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands (APY) is a statutory authority established under the A
n
angu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981 (APY Act). It holds freehold title to the APY Lands on behalf of its traditional owners and operates with an annual budget of around $10 million. From its headquarters in Umuwa, APY employs approximately 150 staff and manages diverse functions including land management, infrastructure, mining, pastoral, leasing, anthropology and community engagement. Guided by its vision of economic prosperity through culture and community, APY has achieved recent successes including unqualified audits, a modern enterprise agreement, and strengthened governance frameworks.

The Role

Reporting to the APY Executive Board of 14 elected members, the General Manager is responsible for implementing Board resolutions, managing operations, and upholding the APY Land Rights Act. This pivotal role provides high level leadership across all APY functions, supports Board decision making, and strengthens relationships with governments, stakeholders, and communities. The position also works closely with the Director of Administration in a two-way mentoring relationship.

The role is based out of Umuwa, a 5-hour drive from Alice Springs airport on sealed roads, with required travel to Adelaide and other locations to advance the interests of A
n
angu.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage APY operations, ensuring compliance with the Land Rights Act and Board directions
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans in consultation with the Board and communities
• Oversee service delivery across land management, infrastructure, mining, anthropology, leasing and related areas
• Manage budgets, funding agreements and assets, ensuring sound financial and risk management
• Build effective relationships with governments, stakeholders, media and communities
• Provide leadership for approximately 150 staff, fostering a safe, positive and culturally respectful workplace
• Ensure quality systems, safety, and governance standards are upheld

Ideal Profile

• Senior executive experience in an Aboriginal-controlled organisation reporting to a Board
• Demonstrated capability in governance, financial and risk management of budgets above $10 million
• Strong record in leading multidisciplinary teams in remote settings
• Experience in land management, infrastructure, mining, pastoral or related operations
• High level cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with traditional owners where English may be a second language
• Proven resilience, interpersonal skills, and the capacity to operate within a highly political environment

Rewards and Benefits

An attractive package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Benefits include:

• Accommodation in Umuwa
• Vehicle with limited private use
• Utilities and communications provided
• Relocation assistance and additional travel allowances
• Eight weeks' leave per year
• Salary packaging opportunities as APY is a registered PBI

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the social, cultural and economic future of the A
n
angu, while experiencing life in one of Australia's most distinctive and beautiful regions.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please direct your enquiries to Brie, Recruitment Lead at The BelRose Group on or