Chief executive officer
Closing date:
Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
Type:
Full time
Term:
Permanent
Location:
Coober Pedy
South Australia
Job category:
Senior staff (e.g. management or executive)
Salary
$225,000
Employment package
Intending applicants should be aware that the position is to be residentially based in Coober Pedy, South Australia. This position is not considered to be fly in fly out.
A highly competitive remuneration package, including reasonable relocation, assistance and motor vehicle, reflective of the senior nature of this role and its regional South Australian location, will be negotiated.
Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation
The Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara Aboriginal Corporation (AMYAC) is an Aboriginal-owned organisation incorporated under the CATSI Act and serves as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate for the Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara people.
AMYAC represents native title holders across a substantial landholding in far north South Australia and is responsible for managing native title rights and interests and supporting community outcomes. The organisation administers the AMYAC Indigenous Community Trust and oversees related entities, supporting the delivery of community programs and financial benefits funded through resources sector agreements.
Governed by an elected Board, AMYAC is at an important stage of its development, with a focus on strengthening governance, formalising strategy and building capability to deliver long-term outcomes for members.
Job description/overview
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will lead the day-to-day management and performance of AMYAC, ensuring the organisation meets its responsibilities as a Registered Native Title Body Corporate and delivers on its purpose.
The role requires a strong balance of governance, stakeholder engagement and operational leadership, with a focus on community outcomes and effective member services. Your key areas of responsibility will include:
- Supporting the Board in governance, compliance and decision-making obligations.
- Leading organisational performance, including financial management, reporting and risk oversight.
- Managing obligations under the Native Title Act and associated agreements with resources sector proponents.
- Overseeing the administration of royalty-derived benefits and coordination with the AMYAC Indigenous Community Trust and advisers.
- Building trusted relationships with members, Elders, native title holders and stakeholders.
- Leading a small Coober Pedy–based team and ensuring effective service delivery across a dispersed membership base.
- Representing AMYAC with government, industry and community stakeholders as required.