Executive Director Business Development

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

“Making mabu liyan real for all, always”

People, land, culture, prosperity

Nyamba Buru Yawuru (NBY) means ‘This is the place of Yawuru’. NBY is the operational company of the Yawuru Native Title Holders Aboriginal Corporation. NBY manages the day-to-day business of Yawuru and is engaged in a diverse range of projects which helps to provide social, cultural, environmental, and financial sustainability for the future of Yawuru people.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Executive Director Business Development is responsible for leading initiatives to unlock NBY’s extensive property portfolio, grow sustainable income streams, and deliver on broader economic development outcomes. This includes but is not limited to:

• progressing development and full utilisation of land at the Broome Health and Wellbeing Campus (Yinajalan Ngarrungunil);

• activating NBY’s freehold land;

• progressing significant residential, tourism and industrial development sites by navigating through relevant environmental and planning regulations;

• delivering affordable housing programs to Aboriginal people;

• pursuing strategic partnerships and joint ventures in new business opportunities;

• capitalising on the Broome tourism market; and,

• engaging with relevant stakeholders and Government agencies to resolve outstanding Aboriginal Lands Trust Estate and Indigenous Land Use Agreement matters.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Tertiary qualification in business, management, urban planning, or related field

2. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, including advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, negotiate, and facilitate

3. Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and develop them into commercially viable outcomes

4. Sound project management and due diligence skills including management of grants, procurement, consulting teams, budgets, programs and financial reporting to deliver projects to agreed specifications for time, cost and scope

5. Possession of an established network within Government and investment sectors

6. Demonstrated experience managing staff, contractors and building successful team cultures

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, cultures and issues affecting them

2. Experience working in culturally diverse workplaces

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be sent electronically to recruitment@yawuru.org.au including the following:

1. Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria

2. Current Resume / CV

Should you require further information relating to this position or process, or you would like a copy of the Jobs Highlight Pack, we welcome your call on (08) 9192 9604 or ask for Bronwyn Clark, Manager Human Resources and Organisational Development.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2 OCTOBER 2024