Fiona Jose

Fiona Jose is the Chief Executive Officer of Cape York Partnership, where she leads the strategic direction and delivery of its comprehensive reform agenda to empower Indigenous families across the Cape.

Belonging to the Kuku Yalanji and Zenadth Kes peoples and deep connections to Wujal Wujal and Badu Island, Fiona brings lived experience, systems thinking, and a collaborative leadership approach to her role. She oversees a diverse portfolio of initiatives that translate policy into practice, spanning education, employment, health, and economic development, with a focus on enabling families to take responsibility, seize opportunity, and drive long-term change in their own lives.

Under her leadership, Cape York Partnership has expanded to encompass ten entities and enterprises, including the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership, Djarragun College, Cape York Girl Academy, Bama Services, Ngak Min Health Clinic, Cape York Employment, and the award winning Pama Platform, a tech solution supporting financial capability and wellbeing products. Across the group, CYP employs more than 350 people, with 65% identifying as First Nations.