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OverviewAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsChief Executive Officer - The Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal CorporationThe Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) is Australias largest independent First Nations corporation and a community-controlled organisation with a proud history of delivering meaningful economic, social and health outcomes for Yolu 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. Guided by its purpose of bridging Yolu and Western world views, ALPA reinvests profits back into member communities to create jobs, build skills, improve food security and support long-term independence, wellbeing and opportunity.ALPA is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across the corporations 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 ALPAs reputation as a national leader in community-controlled enterprise, nutrition, economic development and remote service delivery.You will be a values-driven senior executive with proven experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar organisations through growth, change and operational complexity. You bring strong commercial and financial acumen, sound governance and risk management capability, and a demonstrated ability to balance commercial discipline with community benefit.Critical to success is your commitment to culturally safe leadership, your willingness to listen and learn, and your ability to build respectful, trusted relationships with First Nations communities, Boards, governments and partners. You are an 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.This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally significant First Nations organisation and make a lasting impact across 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 ALPAs vision of strong businesses, strong communities and a stronger future.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.Please contact the [email protected] for any further information. Application QuestionsYour application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Whats your expected annual base salary? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Are you aware this role is based in Darwin? Regular travel to ALPA''s worksites across Northern Territory, Far North Queensland and Central Northern Territory will be required. No FIFO arrangement is offered. Would this be an issue? How many years experience do you have in a similar role? About ALPACommunity Services & Development 1,001-5,000 employeesFounded in 1972, the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) is Australias largest Indigenous Corporation.Operating in 26 remote locations across the NT and Far North Queensland, ALPA employs over 1400 team members across our Retail, Community Services, Enterprise, and Corporate Services divisions.ALPA is committed to building economic independence and equal opportunities for First Nations people. We empower communities and work together (Indigenous and non-Indigenous people) to create sustainable outcomes.This is achieved through employment, training, enterprises, community services and advocacy on issues that matter most to remote First Nations communities.Compliance and Additional InformationTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory / salary below minimum wage.What can I earn as a Chief Executive Officer"All applications will be treated confidentially". 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr