Chief Executive Officer

• National peak body for Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services sector
• Advocating and shaping policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Remote role / prefer eastern seaboard location / fixed term contract to 2030

The Organisation

First Nations Advocates Against Family Violence (FNAAFV) is the national peak body for community-controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations providing legal and other holistic, culturally safe services to predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, children and their communities affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence.

FNAAFV supports and advocates for its members while providing a strong national voice on the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. They play an important role in influencing policy, strengthening the Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services (FVPLS) sector, and working towards improved outcomes and a reduction in family violence affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Having established strong foundations since incorporation in 2024, FNAAFV is now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of growth, strategic delivery and national impact.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible working arrangements and location, national impact and sector engagement
• Competitive salary package, with remuneration up to $259,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Generous salary packaging benefits, and five weeks annual leave

The Role

Reporting to the Board, you will provide strategic, organisational and operational leadership and, as the national voice for member organisations, you will be a highly visible and influential advocate, building trusted relationships with sector stakeholders.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead the delivery of the strategic plan and organisational priorities
• Provide influential advocacy on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Liaise with Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service members and community organisations
• Represent FNAAFV with government, Ministers and parliamentarians
• Ensure member priorities inform organisational strategy and advocacy
• Provide strong leadership across governance, finance and operations

Skills Required

You are a senior executive with the strategic capability, advocacy skills and relationship-building ability to lead a national peak body. You may have developed your experience in policy, advocacy or law reform and you bring deep understanding of the systemic social and legal issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and justice systems nationally.

Importantly, you are a credible and authentic leader who can bring people together, listen to diverse perspectives and communicate with influence and cultural authority. You understand the importance of relationships and messaging within a small member-based organisation and are comfortable operating across complex political, policy and stakeholder environments. You also bring:

• Experience working with boards and supporting effective governance
• Understanding of the legal services sector environment, and experience managing government funding and compliance
• Highly developed advocacy, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• A transparent and collaborative leadership style
• Knowledge, respect and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and deep understanding of the cultural, social and justice issues affecting their communities
• Willingness to travel nationally as required

If advocating and driving strategy to achieve justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people impacted by family violence is your next career and personal challenge, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role, or contact Debbie Jardine at NGO Recruitment on (02) 82430570.

To request a full candidate information pack please email: officeadministrator@ngorecruitment.com (no applications here please)

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.