Chief Executive Officer (Based in Tom Price)

Chief Executive Officer (Based in Tom Price) Up to $140,000 p/a + salary packaging + benefits

We are partnering with the Nintirri Centre to recruit their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is offered as a two-year fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of permanency for a high‑performing CEO.

The CEO works closely with the Board to ensure the organisation’s strategic vision is realised through strong governance, operational excellence and a culture of collaboration and integrity. They are responsible for overall leadership and management of Nintirri, providing strategic oversight across all areas of the organisation, including service delivery, financial performance, people and culture, stakeholder engagement and organisational sustainability.

The CEO is supported by a small, capable leadership team that plays a critical role in delivering smooth day‑to‑day operations. This includes the Office Manager, Operations Manager, part‑time Finance Manager, and a team of flexible business all‑rounders.

Through this team‑based approach, the CEO drives innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring Nintirri delivers high‑quality, community‑focused programmes that respond to local needs while strengthening long‑term growth, resilience and reputation across the Pilbara region.

What makes us different? Nintirri focuses on supporting local people, strengthening communities, and ensuring access to the help they need. We work in places where services are often missing or hard to reach, connecting people with support that can change lives – whether around health, family, wellbeing, or community connection.

We put people first, listen deeply, and make sure our services and decisions are culturally safe and respectful. We partner with communities, creating trust, collaboration and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard.

Our guiding values are Respect, Belonging, Honesty and Connection.

We value flexibility, trust and shared purpose. Every role helps people feel safe, supported and able to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

What you will be doing

Work closely with the Board, staff, partners and community to set and deliver the strategic direction of Nintirri Centre Inc.

Represent Nintirri with professionalism and warmth, living our values in every interaction.

Lead, support and develop the organisation’s leadership group and wider staff to build capability and confidence across the organisation.

Work with the Board to ensure strong, transparent and best‑practice governance.

Ensure Nintirri has the people, funding and resources it needs to achieve its goals.

Strengthen long‑term sustainability and resilience through good planning, financial stewardship and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

Proven senior leadership experience (5+ years) within community, not‑for‑profit or government sectors.

Relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally in business, project management or similar.

The ability to recognise and articulate issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and a proven capacity to consult and negotiate effectively and sensitively in accordance with protocols.

A high level of interpersonal skills for networking, consulting and liaising at all levels.

The ability to lead and build capacity within a multi‑disciplinary team honestly, transparently and objectively with confidence and commitment.

Advanced written skills, including a demonstrated ability to research information and write complex reports.

Demonstrated understanding of community development.

Demonstrated knowledge of finance, budgeting and financial analysis.

Previous experience in attracting funding and sponsorship to an organisation.

Why work with us

Salary packaging up to $15,900 in addition to your salary.

Five weeks of annual leave.

Subsidised housing with rent set at $50 per week, free utilities and a comfortable 3x1 home with a backyard.

A fully maintained Nintirri vehicle for use within the Shire of Ashburton.

Flight allowances up to $840.

Half‑price childcare.

Relocation allowance up to $5,000.

How to apply Please submit:

A brief cover letter of no more than 2–3 pages addressing the selection criteria and outlining why you are the best person for the role.

A resume including your contact details, education, previous work and the names of at least two current referees.

Applications close Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:59 pm.

For a confidential discussion or for a candidate information pack, please contact our recruitment partner, Tara Roopra, on

08 6219 7102

or

[emailprotected] .

Note: The selection process may involve multiple interviews, a work sample, psychometric assessment, and compliance checks prior to appointment. This includes holding (or being willing to obtain) a Working with Children Check, verification of working rights, qualification and professional membership checks (as relevant), employment history confirmation through reference checks and a National Police Check.

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