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Chief Executive Officer - Culture is Life - Flexible Location

📍 Melbourne 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Administration and Office

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Monthly Net Salary

A$ 180,000.00

Minimum Experience

0 years

Application Deadline

📅 31/12/2026

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Job Description

Remote / Work from Home

$180,000 - $200,000 per annum + Superannuation
Applications close:
Job posted on: 14th Aug 2026
Melbourne > CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne
Contract, Remote / Work from Home
Youth, Indigenous, Executive and Senior Management, Community Development, Management, Business Development and Sales, Fundraising
Not For Profit (NFP)
Full Time - Flexible Location within Australia
$180,000 - $200,000 + Superannuation based on candidate experience plus a KPI framework and performance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Culture is Life is an Aboriginal-led not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to thrive and flourish, strong in knowing who they are, where they come from and who they are connected to. At the heart of its work is the understanding that culture is a powerful protective factor, strengthening identity, belonging, social and emotional wellbeing, and connection to Country and community.

Working alongside young people, Elders, communities and partners, Culture is Life delivers culturally grounded programs, resources and campaigns that amplify young people’s voices and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led solutions. Its work includes youth leadership initiatives such as Fullaship, educational resources and social-impact campaigns, with a strong focus on strengthening culture and contributing to the prevention of youth suicide.

Guided by Aboriginal leadership and cultural integrity, Culture is Life is committed to creating lasting change so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people can be strong in culture, connected to Country and community, and supported to thrive

About the role

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide culturally grounded, strategic and operational leadership across Culture is Life’s people, programs, partnerships and organisational sustainability. The CEO will ensure the organisation remains Aboriginal-led and grounded in self-determination and cultural integrity, with the voices, leadership and experiences of young people central to its work and decision-making.

A key priority will be driving fundraising and income development to strengthen Culture is Life’s long-term financial sustainability. Building on existing relationships, the CEO will cultivate enduring partnerships across philanthropy, government and corporate Australia, while acting as a visible and influential ambassador for Culture is Life with young people, Elders, communities, funders and the broader sector.

This is a unique opportunity for an influential leader to build on strong foundations and lead Culture is Life into its next chapter of growth, sustainability and impact.

For a full list of responsibilities associated with this role, please contact Pipeline Talent via [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Culture is Life - Flexible Location enquiry via

About you

You are a culturally grounded and values-led leader with strong executive capability, cultural credibility and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

You are a highly relational and influential leader with established networks across philanthropy, government, community and/or corporate Australia, and a demonstrated ability to turn trusted relationships into sustainable funding and strategic partnerships. You understand the philanthropic landscape and can confidently tell Culture is Life’s story, strengthen its profile and inspire investment in its purpose and impact.

Importantly, you balance this external focus with the strategic and operational responsibilities of a CEO, providing strong leadership across people, governance, financial sustainability, organisational performance and delivery. You bring cultural integrity, energy and a collaborative leadership style, with the ability to foster a culturally safe, accountable workplace while maintaining trusted relationships with young people, Elders, communities, funders, partners and the Board.

Selection Criteria

Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, perspectives and self-determination, with demonstrated cultural competency and an understanding of how culture, identity and connection contribute to the social and emotional wellbeing of young people.
Demonstrated senior executive leadership experience, with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities across people, organisational performance, governance and delivery within a purpose-driven or similarly complex organisation.
Established networks and trusted relationships across philanthropy, government, corporate and community sectors, with the credibility and influence to cultivate long-term strategic partnerships.
Proven fundraising and income-development capability, with demonstrated success securing philanthropic investment, partnerships and/or new revenue streams that strengthen organisational sustainability and impact.
Highly developed communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, with the credibility and influence to engage effectively with young people, Elders, communities, funders, government, corporate partners and other key stakeholders.
Strong governance, financial and people leadership capability, including experience working effectively with Boards, overseeing organisational performance and risk, and leading collaborative, values-driven and high-performing teams.

What we can offer you

Lead a respected Aboriginal-led organisation dedicated to strengthening culture, connection and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Shape Culture is Life’s next chapter, building on established programs and partnerships while strengthening its national profile, philanthropic relationships and long-term sustainability.
Work alongside a passionate team, engaged Board, young people, Elders and communities, with cultural integrity, self-determination and young people’s voices central to decision-making.
Flexible location within Australia, with a salary of $200,000 + superannuation, plus a KPI framework and performance incentives.

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