Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

About GLaWAC

GLaWAC represents the Traditional Owners from the Brataualung, Brayakaulung, Brabralung, Krauatungalung, and Tatungalung clans, recognised under the Native Title Consent Determination and the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010.

GLaWAC is the Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) responsible for joint management of 14 parks and reserves in Victoria and is the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) overseeing cultural heritage for the region.

With over 600 members, GLaWAC plays a critical role in managing native title agreements, land use negotiations, and cultural heritage preservation.

About the role

The CEO of GLaWAC provides strategic direction and operational leadership, overseeing the organisation’s growth, financial sustainability, cultural development, and key initiatives.

This role involves guiding GLaWAC through a phase of economic development and expansion while ensuring it remains a leader in Indigenous land and resource management.

The CEO will also advocate for the rights and aspirations of the Gunaikurnai people, strengthening the Corporation’s impact and influence.

For a full list of responsibilities, please contact Pipeline Talent at [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) - Kalimna West enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

You are a strategic and values-driven leader with a strong commitment to Aboriginal governance, cultural heritage, and community empowerment. With executive experience in financial management, business development, and stakeholder engagement, you excel at driving growth, economic self-determination, and organisational sustainability.

Skilled in negotiation and advocacy, you build lasting partnerships with government, corporate, and community stakeholders to advance the rights and aspirations of the Gunaikurnai people.

Your leadership fosters collaboration, accountability, and cultural integrity, ensuring GLaWAC’s continued impact in land and resource management while championing self-determination and economic development for future generations.

Essential Key Selection Criteria

1. Minimum 5+ years executive leadership experience, ideally as a CEO or Executive Director.
2. Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal governance, community aspirations, and cultural heritage with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders.
3. Proven financial management expertise, including strategic planning and budget oversight.
4. Experience in business development and commercial strategy, with a focus on sustainability.
5. Strong stakeholder management experience, particularly with government, corporate, and Indigenous organisations.
6. Exceptional public relations, negotiation, and leadership skills.
7. Knowledge of Gunaikurnai culture, values, and traditions.

Desired Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of environmental management, natural resource governance, and cultural site protection.
• Previous experience in economic development, treaty negotiations, or large-scale project delivery.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, law, community development, or governance.

What we can offer you

• Supportive Team Environment
• Financial benefits of Salary Packaging
• Excellent Cultural and Personal Development
• Paid Leave over Christmas closure
• Personal Leave of 12 days instead of 10 (as per the National Employment Standards)
• Cultural Leave of 10 days
• Paid Cultural Learning Days & Excursions
• Flexible Working Opportunities

How to apply

All applications must be made in writing and include the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the key selection criteria above, outlining why you have applied for the position and how you meet the requirements of the position.

Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website: Here

Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted.

How to get more information

For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.

Megan Ingram

Senior Recruitment Consultant

[email protected] | [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) - Kalimna West enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

M 0419 599 251| PH 02 8001 6603