Paul Oneill

Background

About Paul Oneill

I am a senior executive with diverse leadership experience across international banking and finance, and Indigenous organisations. In my current roles, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative, and current Committee Member - Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) the previous Chair of Loddon Mallee Interim Regional Bodies of Mental Health & Well-being leading the establishment of a new model of care within Mental Health & Well-being, and have served as a board member on MADEC and Chair of the Governance sub-committee.As a legal academic, I bring extensive experience in First Nations health, corporate governance, compliance, and business transformation. Having previously been a Board member of Amnesty International Australia, and as a leading expert on Human Rights presented to the United Nations Division for Inclusive Social Development.I’m currently preparing to attend the AI Strategy and Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focused on practical, executive-level capability in leading organisations through AI-driven change. My interest is in how AI can strengthen decision-making, governance, and service delivery—while ensuring ethical use, transparency, and community trust. I’m particularly focused on applying strategic AI leadership in complex, high-accountability environments.