Chief Executive Officer – The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation
ALPA is Australia's largest independent First Nations corporation and a community‐controlled organisation with a proud history of delivering meaningful economic, social and health outcomes for Yolŋu and other remote First Nations communities. ALPA operates a diverse portfolio of commercial and community enterprises across retail, community services, training, nutrition, construction and economic development.
About the Role
ALPA is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the corporation's multi‐divisional operations. Reporting to a community‐elected Board, the CEO is responsible for translating Board priorities into action, ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance, and culturally grounded service delivery. The role leads an experienced Executive Team and holds ultimate accountability for organisational performance, compliance, risk management and safety.
Based in Darwin with regular travel to remote communities, the CEO will champion the "One ALPA, One Vision" approach while strengthening ALPA's reputation as a national leader in community‐controlled enterprise, nutrition, economic development and remote service delivery.
Key Qualifications
* Values‐driven senior executive with proven experience leading complex, multi‐million‐dollar organisations through growth, change and operational complexity.
* Strong commercial and financial acumen, sound governance and risk management capability, and a demonstrated ability to balance commercial discipline with community benefit.
* Commitment to culturally safe leadership, willingness to listen and learn, and ability to build respectful, trusted relationships with First Nations communities, Boards, governments and partners.
* Inclusive, decisive leader who develops high‐performing teams, communicates with clarity and integrity, and leads with accountability, safety and purpose at the centre of decision‐making.
Responsibilities
* Translate Board priorities into action and oversee the organisation's strategic direction.
* Ensure financial sustainability and robust governance across all divisions.
* Hold ultimate accountability for organisational performance, compliance, risk management and safety.
* Build and lead a high‐performing Executive Team.
* Champion ALPA's national reputation and partnership with remote communities.
If you are motivated by purpose‐led leadership and have the capability to guide ALPA into its next chapter, we encourage you to apply. Confidential enquiries and applications are welcomed from leaders who share ALPA's vision of strong businesses, strong communities and a stronger future.
Recruitment Process
To ensure a rigorous and comprehensive search, ALPA has engaged Six Degrees Executive Search to lead the recruitment process for this appointment.
All applications will be treated confidentially and only those with the rights to work full‐time in Australia will be considered.
ALPA is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We also encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
Contact
Please contact the exec-recruitment@alpa.asn.au for any further information.
Application Questions
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* What's your expected annual base salary?
* How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
Additional Information
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