ARDS' purpose is to increase Yolŋu control of all aspects of Yolŋu life, through equal and genuine access to information, resources and decision-making.

Led by the ARDS Board made up of Yolŋu leaders from each of the major Yolŋu communities, ARDS' cross-cultural approach puts Yolŋu perspectives, skills and decision-making at the centre of our work. We do this through five areas of work:

Yolŋu Region Language Centre

Community Development

Law and Justice

Yolŋu Radio

Cultural Competency Training

About the Role

The purpose of the Co-CEO role is to support the ARDS Board, CEO, Djägamirr (managers) and staff to implement the ARDS-ku buyu' (ARDS way of working). The Co-CEO partners with the CEO to help ARDS function as a 'both-ways' organisation. Their responsibilities are to:

Support and Guide the CEO as their Bämara'

Give cultural advice and skilled support to ARDS staff for their work

Represent ARDS to other people, organisations and government

Help with recruiting senior staff for ARDS

Mentor and support Yolŋu staff





Help with welcoming and training recent ARDS staff

Help to make sure ARDS-ku buyu' is being followed in all areas of ARDS' work

About You

For this role ARDS is looking for someone who is recognised by Yolŋu communities as Ŋalapal and Elder. We are looking for someone who will be committed to the ARDS-ku buyu' and will mentor and train other ARDS staff members. The person will be chosen by the Board. The person should:

Be able to work with in spoken and written English and Yolŋu Matha

Be committed to ARDS-ku buyu'

Be willing to train and mentor ARDS staff

Be able to work using computer or willing to learn computer skills

Be able to communicate well with ARDS Board, Djägamirr, staff and outside people and organisations

Be able to come to ARDS office consistently and have strong ralpa (disciplined approach to work)

This role can be based in Darwin or Nhulunbuy.

📌 Co-Chief Executive Officer (Identified) (Darwin)
🏢 Aboriginal Resource and Development Services
📍 Darwin