Chief Executive Officer

Position Status:
Contract

Position Type:
Full-time

Location:
Horsham, Victoria

Salary:
$250k package (inclusive of statutory 12% super & vehicle)

Maximum Term:
2 Years

Closing Date:
Sunday 28 September

Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (BGLC) represents Traditional Owners from the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Peoples (the Wotjobaluk Nations), whose Native Title Rights were recognised in a 2005 Native Title Consent Determination, the first such recognition in south-eastern Australia.

BGLC is the federally recognised authority to speak on behalf of the Wotjobaluk Nations. It is the body with responsibility under Victorian legislation for managing impacts on Aboriginal cultural heritage in the Wimmera region.

It is also the Prescribed Body Corporate which represents the Wotjobaluk Nations for native title purposes, giving BGLC the legal authority and obligation to work on behalf of Traditional Owners of the Wotjobaluk Nations in relation to native title matters. It is also the Traditional Owner Group Entity under the Recognition and Settlement Agreement.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for driving the organisational vision, strategy, and growth potential.

Key focuses include building organisational and individual capacity, providing effective leadership to the organisation in alignment with strategic plans and for exploring potential partnerships and opportunities for growth to drive the organisation forward.

In addition, through proactive relationship building with the community, the CEO will achieve increased community and member engagement with the organisation.

This role demands a strong professional leader with capability to drive strategy and planning to ensure the Barengi Gadjin Land Council is responsive to, and informed by, it's Strategic Plan and broader Country Plan.

The Perfect Fit:

We require a values-based leader with both advanced people leadership skills and deep management experience, who demonstrates effective results through collaboration and partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

You will feel confident in mobilising a multidisciplinary workforce, across a broad portfolio of responsibility.

You are a proven, forward-thinking, and empathetic leader who champions safety, for yourself and others, and consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership capability.

Key Requirements:

1. Demonstrated experience in managing day-to-day operations of a diverse organisation at executive level with the ability to ensure accountability and effective coordination across staff, community and stakeholders.
2. Deep understanding of Aboriginal governance, corporate governance and general management practices within Aboriginal organisations and Community.
3. Experience in strategic financial management, sustainable enterprise development and driving organisational growth.
4. Proven ability to drive organisational priorities through the Country Plan and the Strategic Plan.
5. Excellent communication skills with the demonstrated ability to speak and interpret within the two worlds.
6. The ability to inspire trust and embed cultural integrity in all aspects of Community and leadership.

Mandatory Requirements:

There are no mandatory qualifications required for the role, however, relevant tertiary qualifications in Business Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Further Information:

For further information, schedule a time for a confidential discussion, or to obtain a copy of the full position description, please contact Dan Wilson at First Grade on

Ready to Apply:

This role will suit someone with energy, insight, a growth mindset and is future focused; a leader who sees culture as a strategic asset and thrives in dynamic settings, and, who wants to help shape one of Victoria's Traditional Owner organisations.

• Attach a resume including your current relevant skills and capabilities for the role,
• Prepare a 3-page (maximum) statement addressing Key Selection Criteria.

• Provide a 1-page cover letter addressing the following:

• What you know about Wotjobaluk Country, including any connections you may have.

• How your skills and experience align to the Perfect Fit and make you an ideal applicant.

How to Apply:

Please use the 'apply now' function or send a copy of your full application to Dan Wilson on