Coober Pedy, SA – CEO (CEO & General Management) – Full time
The Organisation:
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.
The Position:
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.
About You:
You are an experienced executive leader with the capability to operate effectively in a remote, community-focused and culturally complex environment. You bring sound judgement, practical leadership and the ability to balance governance, delivery and stakeholder engagement. Your experience is likely to include:
- Demonstrated success in a CEO or senior executive role.
- A genuine commitment to, and respect for, Aboriginal culture and community is essential.
- Strong governance capability and experience working with a Board.
- Sound financial management, including budgeting and reporting.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
- Experience in Native Title, resources or agreement-based environments is advantageous.
- Capacity to work effectively in a remote setting and engage across a dispersed community.
- High levels of integrity, communication capability and measured leadership.
First Nations candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
For more information about this opportunity, a detailed Candidate Prospectus is available by emailing pro•••••••@lesterblades.com.au. After reviewing the Prospectus, you can make further confidential telephone enquiries to Lester Blades’ Partner, James Fairbairn, at +61 8 9221 0744.
Applications may be made in Word format to app•••••••••@lesterblades.com.au quoting Reference LB303410. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and achievements for this key position.
Closing date for applications, 4pm Friday, 10th July 2026.
Candidates’ rights under the Privacy Act will be observed at all times.
Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia can be considered.
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