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New chapter as CEO committed to closing the gap
Charlie Kaddy is passionate about making a difference.
The new Chief Executive for the Torres Strait Regional Authority, is a leading voice for Indigenous Affairs in the nation’s remote far north.
He has a deep commitment towards closing the gap priorities for the region.
Mr Kaddy is dedicated to the cultural, social and economic development of the region and is a strong advocate for local issues including cost of living, fisheries and native title.
A graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and a proud Dauareb man, Mr Kaddy has served as acting CEO for the Federal government statutory body since May last year.
“Our dedicated workforce will work alongside TSRA’s Board to ensure stability, dedication and commitment to our people, communities, land and sea of the Torres Strait,” he told ibnews.com.au
A new board has been elected at the Torres Strait Regional Authority.
“Together we will continue TSRA’s 30-year legacy to elevate and advocate for the Torres Strait with support from our staff, board, families and communities.”
The appointment also reflects TSRA’s commitment to ‘grow its own’ among a workforce of 153 staff with 84 per cent identifying as Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal people (as at 30 June 2024).
Mr Kaddy joined TSRA in 1995 – just a year into its establishment – before rising up the ranks.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in the Australian Public Service, including with not-for-profit organisations and the region’s peak native title body, Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation (GBK).
Mr Kaddy joined TSRA in 1995 – just a year into its establishment – before rising up the ranks.
Located in the nation’s far north, TSRA is one of the most remote federal government agencies, and supports programs across the region, including for 17 inhabited islands of the Torres Strait and the communities of Bamaga and Seisia on the Northern Peninsula Area of mainland Australia.
The Torres Strait stretches 150 kilometres northwards from Cape York Peninsula to Papua New Guinea and up to 300 kilometres from east to west. This 48,000 km² area includes more than 270 islands and reefs.
Mr Kaddy has a deep commitment towards closing the gap priorities for the region and is dedicated to the cultural, social and economic development of the region.
A strong advocate for local issues including cost of living, fisheries and native title, we wish him luck in his role.
