Chief Executive Officer
You are an ethical, practical leader who understands community-based not-for-profit organisations.
- Type: full time
- Location: northern territory
- Applications By: 28th October 2026
Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation | Borroloola, NT
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Lead a respected Not-For-Profit Aboriginal corporation serving Borroloola and its homelands
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Lead a diverse portfolio of community services, programs and enterprises
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Partner with the Board, community, government and funding bodies
Lead with purpose. Strengthen community. Create opportunity.
Few leadership opportunities offer the chance to create lasting impact across community, culture, economic development and future generations. Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation (Mabunji) stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when a community-led organisation combines vision, strong governance and an unwavering commitment to its people.
Established in 1983, Mabunji is a not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal people, families and homelands across the Borroloola region. For more than four decades, the organisation has played a vital role in strengthening communities through the delivery of essential services, caring for Country, preserving culture and creating opportunities for economic participation and self-determination. Its services span aged care, early childhood learning, municipal and homeland maintenance, Sea Rangers, arts, a safe house, and housing.
Reporting to the Chairperson and Directors, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Mabunji. Priorities include:
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Leading the effective delivery funded services and programs and developing business enterprises.
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Strengthening governance, risk, compliance and accountability
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Building relationships with community, government, funders and partners
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Developing sustainable business, grant and commercial opportunities
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Developing a capable, engaged workforce and fostering a positive culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
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Working with the Board to deliver strategy and community outcomes
About you
You are an ethical, practical leader who understands community-based not-for-profit organisations. You will bring:
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Strategic and operational leadership, financial acumen and people management capability
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Board advisory experience and sound governance, risk and compliance capability
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Success with grants, funding agreements or sustainable income streams
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Credibility with community, government and funding partners
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Cultural sensitivity and understanding of Indigenous corporations and community relations
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Willingness and ability to live and work in Borroloola
Prior CEO experience is not essential. Relevant tertiary qualifications and knowledge of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 will be highly regarded.
Make Borroloola your home
This is a residential appointment in Borroloola; FIFO is not available. A three-bedroom home, 4WD vehicle and salary packaging support the successful candidate to live and lead locally.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Paul Phillips, Senior Business Director or Andy Sundberg, Senior Researcher at Hays Executive on:
T: 02 8226 9630
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