Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation

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Chief Executive Officer

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Applications close Midnight, Monday the 19th of May 2025

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(QYAC) is a Registered Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) created under the Native Title Act 1993 to manage the recognised Native Title rights and interests of the Quandamooka People following the determination, 4th of July 2011.

Overview

Native Title

"I have not come here today to give anything to the Quandamooka People. These orders give them nothing. Rather, I come on behalf of all Australian People to recognise their existing rights and interests, which rights and interests have their roots in times before 1788, only some of which have survived European settlement. Those surviving rights and interests I now acknowledge" - Judge Dowsett, 4 July 2011

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Cultural Heritage

QYAC's Cultural Heritage services team has an intimate knowledge of the environment, traditions, rituals, areas of significance and artefacts of the region and offer valuable consultation and facilitation services to ensure cultural heritage obligations are achieved.

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Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary

The CEO will:

Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of QYAC, overseeing the management of the day-to-day operations and affairs of QYAC.
Oversee QYAC's management teams and ensure that operations are aligned with QYAC's business objectives.
Implement and uphold transition strategies set by QYAC Transition Team and the Board.
Act in the best interest of QYAC and the Quandamooka People.

The CEO will have overall responsibility for the efficient and effective administration of QYAC’s functions working with the Chair, the QYAC Board and the various board sub-committees to maintain consistency and stability across the organisation and continue to drive QYAC’s Strategic Plan to achieve the best cultural, environmental and economic outcomes for the Quandamooka People and the wider community. The CEO will engender a culture of accountability, respect and teamwork.

Key responsibilties

Develop and implement the Operational Plan of QYAC in accordance with the Strategic Plan and reasonable direction of the Board.
Provide accurate and regular reporting of implement of the QYAC Operational Plan to the Board and ensure progress on key projects in delivery, monitor and report on those projects, including acquittals of grants.
Lead, inspire confidence and manage QYAC staff to promote effective and efficient delivery of their functions – overview of all QYAC staff and functions including an overview of Quandamooka Aboriginal Land & Sea Management Agency (QALSMA) senior staff and functions.
Develop constructive working relationships with key stakeholders.
Assist with legal and compliance duties, in accordance with QYAC policy and procedures, ensure compliance of QYAC with all applicable Local, State and Federal regulation and laws.
Provide clear and consistent provision of information to Quandamooka People regarding assets and funds held on behalf of the Quandamooka People, as directed by the Board.
Perform general administrative duties including the operation of computers and technology, and some basic procurement of goods and services.
Provide clear and consistent reporting and provision of information to the Chair and Board.
Such other functions as may be conferred or imposed by agreement with the Chair and Board.

Position Description

To learn of the requirements and attributes of our ideal candidate for this position, we invite you to please download the full position description below.

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How to Apply

Requirements

Organisation are committed to inclusive and diverse practices, including recruitment and selection which ensures people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.

Candidates who represent diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application.

To be considered, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement below.
Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

If you need assistance with your application please reach out to us.

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