Interim CEO

Bunuba Dawangarri Aboriginal Corporation (BDAC) is the registered native title body corporate for the Bunuba people. Based in Fitzroy Crossing, the Bunuba Group also manages Bunuba Operations Aboriginal Corporation, which manages residential and commercial property, Bunuba Aboriginal Corporation and Bunuba Cattle Company, which manage the corporation’s three pastoral leases. Finally, obtaining an Indigenous Land Use Agreement in 2022, Bunuba Cultural Conservation Institute manages funds related to the joint management agreement between Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and BDAC. Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide the organisation with strategic, transparent, ethical, and values‐centred leadership. Equally comfortable managing the external and internal aspects of the job, the Chief Executive Officer recognises the importance of these different spheres to the organisation’s ultimate success. Responsible for oversight and hands‐on execution of all key functions, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the success of Bunuba through effective strategic planning, delivery of commercial and cultural objectives, Board governance and compliance and the engagement of external stakeholders. This position will co‐ordinate and operate in a collegiate manner across programs and projects to meet the corporation’s objectives. Key Duties and Responsibilities Leadership

• Develop and lead Bunuba PBC and its entities in a way that embraces the mission and vision and all of Bunuba members, staff, contractors and advisors.
• Be an effective public representative of Bunuba PBC in public and private functions, forums and the media in order to attract and secure revenue and achieve commercial imperatives.
• Drive and achieve agreed Bunuba cultural and commercial objectives.
• Embody the principles of cultural competency and community healing and ensure they are incorporated into all activities of the Bunuba PBC and related entities.
• Build and maintain a high‐performance team with constructive relationships with clear accountability and commitment to delivery of results.
• Manage key strategic relationships to facilitate the achievement of the goals.
• Effectively communicate the organisation’s strategic direction and team expectations.
• Identify opportunities and issues and address them.

• Working with the various Bunuba Boards, establish and continue to develop Bunuba PBC’s strategic plan to ensure the strategic objectives of the members are being met.
• Lead the development of cultural and heritage operations.
• Oversee the management of PBC’s responses to future acts, including negotiations with proponents and government agencies.
• Develop, review, and implement organisational strategies and systems aligned with Bunuba’s strategic plan.
• Ensure delivery of outcomes from Bunuba entities’ annual plans.
• Lead strategic initiatives through successful due diligence and communication with the Board.
• Encourage and facilitate a multi‐skilled team approach and appropriate delegation of decision‐making authority.
• Provide a safe working environment that encourages excellence and maximises the use of available resources.
• Undertake other tasks, relevant to this position, as requested by the Board.

• Provide timely advice to the Board and suitable regular reports to the Board covering all aspects of strategy, policy and risk management.
• Ensure the provision of high quality and ongoing governance training for Directors.
• Assist the Board Chairperson in developing Board meeting agendas.
• Working with the Chief Financial Officer, develop the annual budget and oversee adherence to the budget by monitoring expenditures and revenues.
• Manage the organisation’s financial health and operations and ensure fiscal sustainability and integrity.
• Work with the Board to review and monitor budgets and reporting necessary for appropriate financial oversight.
• Ensure compliance with all funding and business‐related requirements and reporting.

• Form productive and supportive relationships with the Board, staff, members, demonstrating an ability to understand their needs while being able to articulate the context within which Bunuba PBC and related entities are operating.
• Create an organisational structure for clear lines of reporting and defining areas of responsibility.
• Prepare a report for the annual general meeting (AGM) to inform members about the past year’s activities and to explain key decisions made by the directors.
• Identify, develop, secure and nurture diverse relationships across government agencies, commercial and non‐commercial partners and other key stakeholders, with the goal of promoting, developing and advocating for Bunuba PBC and members in the local, state and national communities.
• In consultation with Board Chairperson, serve as a public spokesperson for Bunuba PBC in the media and the public.

• Work collaboratively with the Board and staff across the business in support of Bunuba PBC’s strategic objectives.
• Able to clearly comply with duties of good faith, care and diligence and use the position to advance the interests of Bunuba people.
• Conform to BDAC’s conditions of employment, code of conduct, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to relevant legislative requirements including and not limited to the Fair Work Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
• Work collaboratively on commercial business development initiatives and initiate entrepreneurial projects including but not limited to setting up JVs, fee for service, etc.
• Have a high level of social and community development experience working with Aboriginal people and communities including advanced skills in conflict resolution and cultural competence.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in business, law or related field or working towards.
• Strong operational and management experience; ideally having worked in a senior management role for 5+ years in a similar sized organisation.
• Skills in organisational development and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience in finance and analysis with previous experience overseeing and managing business operations in a medium sized company.
• Demonstrated success in business development, entrepreneurial skills and experience in generating income streams, including Joint Venture arrangements and fee for service projects.
• Advanced interpersonal skills, experience in stakeholder engagement and the ability to engage, influence, negotiate, and facilitate effectively with management, team members, staff, board directors and members of Bunuba Dawangarri Aboriginal Corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement strategic responses to recurring problems.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision and mentoring skills and the ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
• Experience in social and community development working with Aboriginal people and communities including advanced skills in conflict resolution and cultural competence.

• Operational experience working in a registered native title body corporate, or native title representative body.
• Experience working with the complexities of Native Title and Aboriginal Affairs.
• Experience working with cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of the barriers faced by Aboriginal people and specifically Bunuba People.