Lead with purpose. Strengthen community. Shape the future of community-controlled health.

Black Wattle Qualified Services is partnering with Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service (CRAICCHS) to identify an experienced and values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation’s strategic direction, operational performance and commitment to community-led health and wellbeing.

About CRAICCHS

CRAICCHS provides holistic health, wellbeing and community programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities across Cherbourg and the South Burnett region. Its services span primary health care, allied health and community-based programs, with a commitment to culturally appropriate care and improved health outcomes.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will translate strategic priorities into strong organisational performance, sustainable services and meaningful outcomes for community. This is a senior leadership role requiring sound judgement, strong relationships and the ability to lead in a community-controlled health service.

Key responsibilities

Ensure CRAICCHS provides culturally appropriate services whilst advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Cherbourg and South Burnett regions to achieve equitable health outcomes.

Partner with the Board to deliver strategy, governance priorities and organisational accountability.

Lead clinical, community, corporate and operational functions to support safe, high-quality services.





Provide skills and technical expertise to lead and deliver CRAICCHS delivery model for the delegated authority for children/and or young people to support the provision of functions and power of the chief executive (Child Safety) under the Child Protection Act 1999 delegated to the CEO role of CRAICCHS.

Provide skills and technical expertise to deliver CRAICCHS delivery model for delegated authority for children and/or young people in Cherbourg and surrounding communities.

Build trusted relationships with community members, staff, Traditional Owners, partners, funders and government.

Maintain strong financial management, risk oversight, compliance and transparent reporting.

Support workforce capability, staff wellbeing, leadership development and a positive organisational culture.

Strengthen service planning, quality improvement, evaluation and evidence-informed decision-making.

Identify opportunities for sustainable funding, collaboration and service development.

Represent CRAICCHS with integrity across regional, state and national forums.

About you

A proven senior executive or equivalent leadership track record in health, community services, government or a complex not-for-profit organisation.

A strong understanding of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, community governance and self-determination.

Demonstrated cultural capability and a record of respectful, accountable partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Experience overseeing budgets, people, risk, compliance,



service delivery and organisational performance.

Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship-building and strategic decision-making skills.

A values led leadership style that supports transparency, collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and checks

Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, business, management, public administration or a related discipline are desirable/required. The preferred candidate will be required to satisfy relevant pre-employment screening and role-specific requirements, which may include a National Police Check and Queensland Blue Card, where applicable.

Why CRAICCHS?

Join an organisation with a clear community purpose and the opportunity to help shape holistic, culturally responsive health and wellbeing services for Cherbourg and the wider South Burnett region. https://www.craicchs.org/

How to apply

For a confidential discussion or to request additional information please contact Black Wattle Professional Services Pty Ltd at ••••@blackwattleps.com.au or 04•• ••• 978.

Please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your executive leadership experience, cultural capability and suitability for the role.

Closing date: Applications close at 5pm AEST on Thursday 12th November 2026.

CRAICCHS and Black Wattle Professional Services welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate a genuine commitment to culturally safe, community led health care.

To perform this role, it is essential that the person identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).

📌 Chief Executive Officer CRAICCHS (Cherbourg)
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