Our Mission

At BOAB we commit ourselves to ensure that Indigenous communities can reach their employment potential and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are supported when taking the next step in their professional development. BOAB is more than just about jobs, and we give Indigenous people the tools to help them prosper within the working environment. 

We believe in equal opportunities for all Indigenous people. BOAB is dedicated to improving the outlook for Aboriginal Australians by working together to reduce the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal People in our society.

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Michelle McAullay

General Manager

Born in Subiaco and raised in Perth, Western Australia, Michelle's Aboriginal Heritage is the Yamitji Nanda people whose lands are located along the Midwest/Gascoyne region of WA extending from Geraldton and Kalbarri through to Shark Bay.  She has family connections in all of these regions.

Since 2015 as General Manager of BOAB, Michelle has maintained her focus of improving the quality of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a strong role model she has implemented comprehensive and successful Indigenous Employment Programs and has promoted the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. Michelle has extensive experience within the Indigenous Community. 

Michelle has worked at Management Level within the Building and Construction Industry, Banking and Finance Industry and Law firms. She also has experience in both Commonwealth and Local Government.

As a recipient of CME’s Women in Resources Award for Outstanding Company Initiative, Michelle has created a positive impact on BOAB, with businesses choosing BOAB as the 'go to' organisation for all matters relating to Indigenous training, employment and mentoring. 

Receiving the award has also further business opportunities including greater involvement with other companies within the resource sector. 

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In 2021 BOAB won the WHS Indigenous Engagement Award, which acknowledges and recognises organisations that provides WHS programs intended to empower Indigenous communities to improve the health and safety of Indigenous people in the workplace. 

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