Darwin based preferred Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates encouraged to apply Display your entrepreneurial acumen in this start up role The opportunity This is a rare chance to bring institutional-grade investment leadership to a purpose that matters.
Aboriginal Investment NT is a corporate Commonwealth entity, established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (Northern Territory) **** and designed in partnership with Aboriginal Territorians.
They manage grant funding and a growing investment corpus with a single goal: to deliver lasting economic, social and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians, guided by an Aboriginal-controlled Board and a shared vision of self-determination.
About the role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you'll provide whole-of-function leadership across their commercial investment portfolio, Nation-Building Investments, investment governance, stakeholder relationships, capability development and performance reporting.
You won't need to be the principal technical expert in every discipline.
You will need the investment experience and commercial judgement to independently challenge technical advice, external managers and advisers coupled with the leadership to reduce key-person dependency and build sustainable Aboriginal investment leadership and professional pathways in the Territory.
To obtain a candidate information pack, please reach out to Bryan Creith, ******.
What you'll do Lead and coordinate the investment function across commercial and Nation-Building investments, governance, risk, performance and reporting Build and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team with clear accountabilities and genuine succession planning Provide executive oversight of the commercial portfolio including asset allocation, portfolio construction, external manager oversight, performance, liquidity, cost and risk Provide executive oversight of Nation-Building and direct investments, ensuring proportionate due diligence against commercial, strategic, impact, cultural, governance and risk objectives Maintain a whole-of-portfolio view of performance, valuation, concentration,



counterparty exposure and emerging risk and escalate what matters, promptly Ensure investment papers and performance reporting reaching decision-makers are accurate, evidence-based and decision-ready Build trusted relationships with Aboriginal organisations, Traditional Owners, communities, government, co-investors, advisers and institutional partners Develop Aboriginal investment capability, employment and succession pathways About you Essential Substantial senior experience in institutional investment, funds management, banking, corporate finance, private capital, infrastructure investment or an equivalent commercial investment workplace A proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary investment or commercial function and integrate specialist advice into executive-level decisions Strong commercial judgement and the credibility to independently test recommendations, financial analysis, portfolio advice and risk assessments, and to challenge external managers and advisers Sound understanding of portfolio construction, investment risk, liquidity, valuation, performance measurement and investment governance Experience overseeing or assessing direct debt, direct equity, private market or similar opportunities A track record of high-quality advice and briefings to senior executives, Boards or Investment Committees Governance and risk experience within a regulated, fiduciary, public-sector or similarly accountable environment Strong stakeholder skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with Aboriginal organisations, Traditional Owners, communities and institutional partners A genuine understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people and a demonstrated commitment to Aboriginal self-determination,



community-led development and culturally respectful engagement Highly regarded Experience in Aboriginal economic development, impact investment or Nation-Building investment Knowledge of the Northern Territory and experience engaging with Aboriginal communities and organisations Experience managing external fund managers, custodians, investment consultants and institutional service providers Postgraduate qualifications or professional accreditation such as CFA, CPA, CA, MBA or GAICD To obtain a candidate information pack, please reach out to Bryan Creith, ******.
Why this role Purpose with scale.
Your commercial expertise translates directly into economic, social and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians.
Genuine influence.
A senior seat at the executive table, advising an Aboriginal-controlled Board on strategy that shapes the organisation's long-term future.
A legacy, not just a portfolio.
You'll help build enduring institutional capability and Aboriginal investment leadership pathways in the Northern Territory.
How to Apply Your application should include a current CV, and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Click APPLY or contact Bryan Creith at ****** or ************ for further information on the role.
Please submit applications in Word format only by midnight, Sunday 30th August ****.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.
Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.
FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders past, present and emerging.
Consultant ****** Reference number: ********* Profession:ExecutiveOther Company: First People Recruitment Solutions Date posted: 7th Aug, ****

📌 Executive General Manager, Investments New (Australia)
🏢 First People Recruitment Solutions
📍 Australia