The Alliance is Australia’s only Indigenous-led peak body solely focused on Indigenous employment and training. We are the national voice for the sector, connecting our members and ensuring the experience and expertise of Indigenous employment and training organisations helps shape the decisions that affect the sector.Â
We are committed to supporting stronger outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job seekers and learners, supporting the growth and impact of the employment and training sector.
Our Story
The Alliance was born from a shared vision to address critical gaps in support, advocacy, and representation within the Indigenous employment and training sector.
In 2023, more than 50 Indigenous leaders from communities and organisations across Australia came together at a national gathering on Gadigal Country. They shared a common purpose: to strengthen Indigenous employment and training and improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Â
This pivotal moment laid the foundation for The Alliance – a united force dedicated to empowering businesses, amplifying Indigenous voices, and driving systemic change to reshape the future of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment landscape.
The Alliance is Indigenous-led, independent and accountable to its members.Â
Our Vision
A world where Indigenous people are self-reliant, valued and enjoy economic prosperity.
Our Mission
To revolutionise the employment landscape by empowering the Indigenous employment and training sector to create sustainable impact for Indigenous people.
Our Purpose
To support the growth and impact of the Indigenous employment and training sector, contributing to closing the gap in employment & training outcomes.
Our Values
Cultural Respect
Honour the diverse cultures, traditions, perspectives and contributions of Indigenous people.
Collaboration
Embrace meaningful partnerships across the sector, government and business industry.
Unity
Strengthen a united voice for the sector to advance outcomes for Indigenous people.
Trust
Foster dependable and transparent relationships that people can rely on.
Excellence
Uphold the highest standards and impact in everything we do.
Empowerment
Foster a culture where people feel valued, trusted and inspired to take initiative and make decisions.
Our Team
Owned by our members, we are governed by a majority-Indigenous Board of Directors and led by our Indigenous CEO, ensuring our leadership is authentic and focused on our communities.
The Alliance’s governance structure is founded on principles of trust, respect, and empowerment, with our Board being elected by members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and training sector.
Our Board of Directors is based on representation across Australia split into three regions:
- 3 elected Directors from the Western Region (Western Australia)
- 3 elected Directors from the Central Region (Northern Territory and South Australia)
- 3 elected Directors from the Eastern Region (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory).
The Board currently comprises 8 Directors, with one Western Region position vacant. This vacancy will be filled in accordance with The Alliance’s governance processes.Â
Board of Directors
Eastern Region
Central Region
Western Region
Kylie Penehoe
CEO
Kylie Penehoe is a proud Wonnarua and Wiradjuri woman and the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of The Alliance. She is driven by a strong commitment to advancing meaningful social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through Indigenous-led solutions and lasting change.
Kylie brings extensive experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, Kylie brings a strategic, evidence-informed approach to program design, business development, and communications. She is recognised for her ability to translate policy and data into practical initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Prior to joining The Alliance, Kylie served as Executive Manager, First Nations Programs at AFL SportsReady, where she led the strategic, policy and commercial oversight of programs supporting hundreds of First Nations young people into education and employment pathways. She also held the role of Executive Manager, Agribusiness at the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, overseeing investment and operations across agricultural social enterprises on First Nations-held land to support economic development and self-determination.
Kylie has also made significant contributions within the Queensland Government and in senior roles with ASX-listed organisations including Transpacific and Virgin Australia. She is known for her ethical, authentic leadership style and her commitment to co-design, building strong and trusted relationships across government, industry and the community sector.
Kylie holds a Master of Business Administration specialising in Social Impact, underpinned by a Bachelor of Communications.
By partnering with The Alliance, you’ll help strengthen the Indigenous employment and training sector, creating social and economic benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workforce.
Join us.
Together we will make lasting change.