Chief Executive Officer

We have an exceptional strategic leadership opportunity to guide a dynamic organisation through the next phase of regional economy transformation.

We are interested in hearing from you if you:

• are seeking an agile and responsive organisation able to drive innovative and proactive solutions to economic development;
• have leadership and governance experience; and
• would value the opportunity of living and working in remote East Arnhem.

The organisation

Developing East Arnhem Limited (DEAL) is an independent, not-for-profit company based in East Arnhem, Northern Territory. Our mission is to drive economic development in East Arnhem to promote the resilience of the region and opportunity for its people. DEAL was established by its Members, the Northern Territory Government and Rio Tinto, in November 2014.

Since its inception in 2014, DEAL has developed a strong foundation to drive the economic development work required to create a sustainable and prosperous future for Nhulunbuy and East Arnhem Land.

The role

Reporting to the board, the CEO leads the organisation and ensures the ongoing relevance and effectiveness of our adopted Vision, Mission and principles while bringing these to fruition through coordination of a range of important regional stakeholders, including governments, traditional owners, and local and regional businesses.

DEAL’s core economic development activities are:

• Leadership: we drive and coordinate economic development planning through advocacy, evidence base building and communications.
• Industry development and attraction: we facilitate planning and action to support emerging industries and act as a front door to the region.
• Business Support: we support East Arnhem businesses to access information, networks, services and capital.
• Capital: we invest in businesses and critical enabling infrastructure.
• Housing: we manage housing in Nhulunbuy to create opportunities for new and local businesses.

An attractive remuneration and benefits package will be made available to the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Professional experience and tertiary qualifications relevant to leading DEAL
• Your experience and achievements managing a diverse range of stakeholders (Government, traditional owners and Aboriginal organisations, business, community)
• A proven ability to translate strategy into action
• An ability to work at a strategic level while balancing the demands of day-to-day operations
• Knowledge of and experience applying best practice risk management and governance approaches
• Experience leading economic or regional development efforts
• Experience and/or enthusiasm to live and work in Northern Australia

This role is being recruited to ensure effective succession as the present incumbent approaches the end of their contract.