Chief Executive Officer

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About Us

Founded in 2013, by a group of courageous Coota Girls Survivors, Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation supports the complex healing needs of Stolen Generations Survivors, their families, and descendants. We work in partnership to address their social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing in a practical and holistic way. Guided by the aspirations of Coota Girls Survivors, we deliver healing programs and events, provide direct practical support, advocate for systemic change, share the Coota Girls story for truth‑telling and healing, and raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of intergenerational trauma.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to advance and build upon the strong foundation already established at Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation. This role is a powerful opportunity to be a part of a passionate team committed to Stolen Generations healing, reconnection, and truth-telling.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute the organisation's strategic direction and objectives.
  • Oversee the management and operations of Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation.
  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with community groups, governments, funding bodies, and stakeholders.
  • Serve as the public, Survivor-led voice of Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation across media, events, forums, and public platforms.
  • Ensure financial sustainability, growth, and good governance.
  • Uphold legal, regulatory, and cultural compliance.
  • Support and liaise with the Board of Directors, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
  • Foster a culturally safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed workplace.
  • Advocate passionately for Stolen Generations Survivors, their families, and descendants.

Requirements

We are seeking a candidate who:

Essential:

  • Strong leadership experience, ideally in community, not-for-profit, or First Nations-led organisations.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Social Work, Business Administration, Community Services, or related).
  • Deep understanding of and experience with First Nations, Stolen Generations history and intergenerational trauma.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder engagement, advocacy, strategic planning, governance, and financial oversight skills.
  • Deep understanding of and experience with trauma-informed care principles.

Desirable:

  • Background in organisational development or capacity building.

Identified Position Notice:

This role is an identified position for an Aboriginal person under Sections 14(d) and 31 of the NSW Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must identify as Aboriginal to be considered.

Benefits

  • Lead and execute the strategic direction of a Survivor-led organisation through deep impact.
  • Support healing, justice, and intergenerational resilience for Coota Girls Survivors, their descendants and families.
  • Work in a hybrid, flexible environment.
  • Access salary packaging options.

If you have questions regarding the role, please email 

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