- Paid Board Position | Quarterly Meetings | Remote Participation Available

An opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal-led education, community development and economic opportunity in West Arnhem Land.

Homeland School Company Limited (HSC) is seeking an experienced and strategically minded individual to join its Board of Directors as a Recruited Director - Community & Economic Development.

This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a growing Aboriginal-led organisation working to strengthen education, community wellbeing and long-term economic sustainability across remote homelands in West Arnhem Land.

About Homeland School Company

Established in 2023 following extensive consultation with Traditional Owners, HSC is working to address the long-term educational disadvantage experienced by children living on homelands across the Djelk Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).

Spanning 6,700 square kilometres, the Djelk IPA encompasses more than 102 clan estates and over 4,000 residents.

HSC currently operates an independent, bi-cultural school at Gamardi and is progressing the establishment of two additional schools at Buluh Kaduru and Gochan Jiny Jirra.

Our vision is to ensure children can access quality, culturally grounded education on Country, while strengthening local employment, community capability and sustainable homeland development.

HSC is supported by respected partners including Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal Corporation, Karrkad Kanjdji Trust and Nawarddeken Academy.

About the Role

As a Recruited Director, you will contribute strategic expertise to support HSC's governance, organisational growth and long-term sustainability.

We are particularly interested in individuals with demonstrated experience in remote Aboriginal community and economic development who can support:

- Aboriginal-led community development and local decision-making.
- Economic development strategies, enterprise opportunities and employment pathways.




- Strategic partnerships across government, philanthropy, business and the not-for-profit sector.
- Investment attraction, infrastructure development and sustainable funding opportunities.
- Organisational growth, governance and long-term financial sustainability.
- Community capacity building and initiatives that strengthen the social and economic wellbeing of remote homelands.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Significant experience in community and economic development, preferably within remote Aboriginal communities.
- Robust understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations, Traditional Owner governance and culturally appropriate engagement.
- Experience in strategic planning, project development, organisational development or governance.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and progress economic development opportunities, investment partnerships or sustainable community initiatives.
- Understanding of government, philanthropic, business and not-for-profit funding environments.
- Ability to provide clear, independent and practical strategic advice at Board level.
- A genuine commitment to Aboriginal self-determination, community-led development and equitable education.
- Experience in social enterprise, Aboriginal business development, remote infrastructure, investment attraction or senior organisational leadership will be highly regarded.
- Established professional networks across government, philanthropy, Aboriginal organisations and the business sector would also be advantageous.

Board Commitment and Remuneration

- This is a paid Director position.
- The successful candidate will participate in quarterly Board meetings, held online or in person, and provide strategic advice between meetings as required.
- Reasonable expenses associated with Board participation will be covered.

Help shape a stronger future for Aboriginal education, community development and economic opportunity on the homelands of West Arnhem Land.

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📌 Recruited Director - Community & Economic Development (West Arnhem)
🏢 Homeland School Company
📍 West Arnhem