Triple A Murri Country is one of Australia’s largest Indigenous community-controlled media organisations. Since their early days in the 1980s, they have been the trusted voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Brisbane and beyond.

With a strong foundation in radio broadcasting via 98.9FM, Triple A have expanded into multimedia, digital storytelling, live event production, and accredited training for First Nations people looking to build careers in media. Their focus is on empowering community, amplifying First Nations stories, and shaping the future of Indigenous media - their way.

OnTalent is humbled and proud to partner with the Board in the search for a strong, values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead their organisation into its next chapter.

About the role

This is a rare and powerful opportunity to take the helm of a respected First Nations-led media organisation that reaches local, national and global audiences. This is an identified position and the successful applicant must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted as such by their community.

As CEO, you will champion Indigenous storytelling, advocate for First Nations voices in media, and strengthen community connections. You will oversee a passionate team of broadcasters, creatives and media professionals while ensuring Triple A’s sustainability and long-term impact.

Your leadership will drive innovation, increase audience reach, and help them secure financial and operational stability so that they can continue to tell the stories, in their own way, for generations to come.

Underpinned by a values set of Community, Disruption, Innovation and Relationships you will provide leadership to the organisation in for key areas:

• Strategic planning and advocacy
• Improve the access and quality of service delivery
• Develop a flourishing team
• Build and nurture relationships with the First Nations Community

As an Indigenous Community-Controlled Organisation, Triple A is a member-based organisation that’s primary function is to serve the First Nations community of South-East Queensland. Nurturing and maintaining very strong relationships with members of the organisation, members of the Indigenous community, respected community elders, traditional owners and key community-controlled organisations is an integral part of the CEO role.

What we are looking for

• A proud and respected Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander leader with deep community connections
• Proven leadership experience in an executive or senior management role, ideally within a community-controlled, media, or creative organisation
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation and growth
• Financial and operational management expertise, with a solid understanding of budgeting, compliance and funding.
• A passion for Indigenous media, storytelling, and culture, and a commitment to growing First Nations voices in the sector.
• Exceptional communication and relationships-building skills, with experience engaging key stakeholders, including community, government, and industry partners.
• Experience in media, broadcasting, creative industries, or events management is highly regarded by not essential.

Triple A is more than just a media organisation – they are a movement, a platform, and a legacy. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly respected Indigenous community-controlled organisation that is shaping the future of First Nations media.

If you are a strong, passionate indigenous leader who wants to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information and to apply please click Apply Now.

For a confidential discussion, please call Chris Dougherty on 07 3305 5800.