Derby, Western Australia Optimise HR Consulting

About Us

Mowanjum Aboriginal Community (MAC) is located at the Western end of the Gibb River Road – a highly popular adventure tourism route – and is 10 km from the town of Derby in the West Kimberley region of W.A.  Derby is about 2,400 km North of Perth and has a population of about 5,000. 

Mowanjum Aboriginal Corporation is a progressive community of approximately 400 residents, with well-resourced health, education, recreation and community facilities, including a successful Art Centre.  Further information about our Community is available at www.mowcorp.com.au. 

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Executive Officer to manage the affairs of this remote Aboriginal community, under the oversight of and reporting to an elected Council. 

This fixed term, full time role, carries overall responsibility for the successful management of the delivery of municipal services and general operation of MAC.  You will assist the Council with strategic planning, identification and accessing of resources, monitoring and reporting on the success of program delivery within Mowanjum, and represent MAC and its Council in meetings with government, industry and the general public.

The Package

A Base Salary of $85,000 – $90,000 plus District Allowance per annum is offered pending skills and experience, plus relocation costs reimbursed to a maximum of $4000.  Mowanjum is a registered public benevolent institution so is exempt from FBT.  Salary Sacrifice is available up to $30,000 grossed up taxable value per FBT year  ($16,042 net value).  A Housing Allowance of $700/fn (or $18,200 p/a) is offered with utility costs paid for (max $6,000 pfy), a vehicle for business and reasonable private use, as well as a mobile phone provided with reasonable private use.  6 weeks Annual Leave is provided per annum and an annual Airfare allowance of $1,500 pa.

Source: Uniting News