Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (NACCHS)
Location: QLD
Salary: $220,000 – $250,000 per year
Contact name: Kristina Knowles
Contact email: ******
Contact phone: **********
Full time
Based in Cairns, with extensive travel to Mornington Island
Ngarnal Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (NACCHS) is seeking an accomplished and values-led executive to serve as its next
Chief Executive Officer
.
NACCHS is a purpose-led organisation committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through culturally safe, community-informed care.
At a pivotal stage of growth, NACCHS is leading the transition to community-controlled primary health care, including the establishment of the Ngarnal Primary Health Care Clinic, with a strong focus on community engagement, service excellence and sustainable impact.
This is an Identified Position and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, as permitted under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act **** (Qld).
The Opportunity
This is a significant leadership opportunity to guide NACCHS through a pivotal phase of organisational growth and transformation.
Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will provide strategic, operational and cultural leadership across a multi-site organisation and play a critical role in shaping a sustainable, community-informed future.
The successful candidate will bring the judgement, credibility and leadership presence to work effectively at Board, community, government and sector levels, while ensuring the organisation remains strongly aligned to community priorities, cultural integrity and high-quality service delivery.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of NACCHS, with accountability for strategy execution, operational excellence, governance, risk, stakeholder engagement and service transformation.
Key priorities will include:




leading the strategic direction and long-term positioning of the organisation
driving the transition to community-controlled primary health care
overseeing the establishment of the Ngarnal Primary Health Care Clinic
strengthening organisational capability, performance and accountability
ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management frameworks
fostering trusted partnerships with community, government and key stakeholders
building a cohesive, high-performing and culturally safe leadership culture
This appointment will suit a senior executive who is motivated by purpose, complexity and impact.
It offers the opportunity to lead meaningful reform, strengthen community outcomes and shape the future of an organisation of deep importance to the communities it serves.
About You
The Board is seeking a highly capable executive with a demonstrated record of leading complex organisations through growth, reform and change.
You will be strategic in outlook, disciplined in execution and confident operating in a diverse stakeholder environment.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a complex service environment
Proven success leading organisational change, growth, or service transformation
Strong governance, risk, compliance, and Board engagement capability
Sound operational and financial management expertise
Highly developed stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, together with a strong commitment to culturally protected leadership
Experience in health, community services, social impact or community-controlled sectors will be highly regarded.
What Sets This Role Apart
Lead a once-in-a-generation transition to community control
Direct impact on health outcomes and community wellbeing
Work alongside a committed Board and community stakeholders
Shape the future of an organisation at a critical growth stage
Influence system-level change across regional health services
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