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NSWALC Chief Executive Officer steps down

27 September, 2024

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) expresses its gratitude to Chief Executive Officer Yuseph Deen, who has announced his resignation.

NSWALC Chairperson, Raymond Kelly highlighted that Mr. Deen leaves the organisation and the Land Rights network in a strong position.

“Since his appointment in 2022, Yuseph has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and has ensured the Land Rights network is well-prepared for the future” he said.

During his tenure as CEO, Yuseph led a review of NSWALC’s expenditure, with a focus on delivering more effectively on core business objectives for the network. He oversaw NSWALC’s celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act, and was instrumental in supporting NSWALC and NSW CAPO’s central role in Closing the Gap at a state and federal level. Yuseph also presided over the compilation of NSWALC’s inaugural Social Impact Evaluation, with a focus on improved program delivery and better targeted investment in the organisation’s work.

(Left to right) . Hannah McGlade, Expert Member of the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues, NSWALC North Western Region Councillor Anne Dennis, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Francisco Cali Tzay, NSWALC Central Region Councillor Grace Toomey, NSWALC CEO Yuseph Deen
NSWALC CEO, Yuseph Deen

With 16 years in the NSW Land Rights network, Yuseph previously served as NSWALC’s Executive Director of Network and Program Delivery, where he played a key role in establishing the Yarpa Indigenous Business and Employment Hub. Yuseph also held the position of Southern Zone Director.

“On behalf of my fellow Councillors and the NSWALC staff, I want to thank Yuseph for his significant contributions to improving the lives, aspirations, and opportunities of Aboriginal people in New South Wales. We wish Yuseph all the best with his next chapter” Chairperson Kelly stated.

A staunch First Nations advocate, Yuseph is a descendant of the Wuthathi peoples, with customary ties to the Gunggandji peoples and ancestral connections to the Torres Strait Islands.

Mr. Deen thanked the Councillors, NSWALC staff, and the Land Rights network for the opportunity to lead Australia’s largest member-based Aboriginal organisation. “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of NSWALC. Aboriginal people have fought hard for Land Rights, and we are in a unique position to leverage this system for economic growth, cultural strength, and support for our youth as they continue the work of our Land Rights Warriors.”

He expressed gratitude for the talented individuals he has worked with and emphasised the importance of turning hard-fought gains into better opportunities for the community.

Mr. Deen is currently coordinating his departure date with the NSWALC Council and discussing interim arrangements while the recruitment for a new CEO takes place.

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