Deputy Chief Executive Officer

2 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia abrs Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

abrs is proud to partner with Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation, a respected, community-led organisation dedicated to empowering First Nations children, young people, and families across the ACT. Through culturally grounded, strength-based programs, Gugan Gulwan provides prevention and early intervention supports that ensure the voices of First Nations peoples guide every initiative and outcome.

We're seeking an inspiring and hands-on Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) a leader who embodies integrity, cultural humility, and community commitment. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the organisation's growth, strength, and sustainability.

You'll lead operational excellence and organisational development, ensuring that systems, services, and governance are culturally grounded, community-informed, and outcome-driven. The DCEO will balance strategy with delivery overseeing staff, service performance, compliance, and financial management while fostering an inclusive, accountable, and high-performing culture.

What You'll Bring.

  • Deep respect for and understanding of First Nations cultures and communities.
  • Senior leadership experience in community, not-for-profit, or Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
  • Proven skills in governance, financial management, and program delivery.
  • A collaborative, values-led approach that strengthens relationships across community, government, and sector partners.

What's on Offer.

  • A workplace culture focused on staff wellbeing and team support. Professional clinical supervision provided for all staff and informal debriefing with colleagues as standard, with additional supports when needed.
  • A culturally safe workplace where all identities and perspectives are embraced
  • Continuous opportunities that centre staff development, training, learning and growth
  • Access to salary packaging

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact strengthening the voice, resilience, and wellbeing of First Nations young people and families across the ACT.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you're a strategic and culturally grounded leader committed to community-led outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a community-led organisation, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. This is a rare opportunity to lead change and strengthen the voice, resilience, and wellbeing of First Nations young people and families across the ACTApply now or contact Emma McCaffrey at to learn more about this meaningful leadership opportunity.

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