Are you our next Executive Director?

We are recruiting for a new Executive Director to lead the Health Care Consumers’ Association (HCCA) into its next chapter of influence and impact.

If you are an experienced community sector leader, passionate about empowering health consumers and creating positive change in the health system, this may be the role for you.

About HCCA

The Health Care Consumers’ Association has been a voice for health care consumers in the Canberra region since 1978. We are proud of our track record in creating opportunities for consumers to be at the centre of decisions about health care. We work to ensure consumer perspectives and expertise are heard at all levels of health service design and planning, policy development, research, and service delivery.

We have a committed and active membership base and a talented staff team, working together to bring about systemic change. Respect, inclusion and diversity are central to who we are, as is sustaining and valuing the contribution of our members and keeping consumers at the centre of our work.

HCCA currently manages a diverse portfolio of programs and activities that are central to our roles in health promotion, representation and systemic advocacy. As we approach our 50th anniversary, we will look to our new Executive Director to build on the organisation's strong foundations and sustain our reputation, strategic relationships, and impact into the future.

You can find out more about HCCA on our website at www.hcca.org.au.

About the role

The Executive Director will lead HCCA as a well-governed, effective, and financially sound consumer organisation. Reporting to the Executive Committee, the role spans strategic leadership, governance, operational management, stakeholder engagement and relationships and staff management.

HCCA is seeking a leader who will keep HCCA grounded in consumer engagement and representation to progress our goal of a high quality, safe, accessible, and consumer-centred health care system. We need someone who is confident and adept in relating to a wide range of stakeholders – elected officials and government agencies, health professionals and services, the community sector, and local communities.

Do you have what it takes?

Fit is critical for HCCA. We are looking for an experienced community sector manager who can demonstrate commitment to HCCA’s purpose, values and work.

• Are you a leader who will bring an inclusive, respectful, and relational approach to governance, management and stakeholder relationships?
• Do you act with integrity and bring sound judgement to management decisions and strategy?
• Are you able to balance aspiration and pragmatism as you juggle the pressures of the role, the diversity of consumer interests, and the complexity of the health system?
• Can you inspire and motivate others to come on board and help them appreciate the nonlinear and at times slow progress that is the reality of working for systems change?
• Can you demonstrate you are courageous when it matters and can make hard decisions when needed?

If the answer is yes, and you have the requisite skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

You will be joining a well-established, effective and highly respected consumer-led community organisation. You will be a highly valued member of the HCCA leadership team, working closely with the Executive Committee, members and staff. The role will present the right person with opportunities to build on the strengths of the organisation moving forward

This is a full-time position. Remuneration will be in the range of $149,000 - $167,000 plus superannuation, depending on skills and experience. As a registered charity HCCA is also able to offer salary sacrificing options.

The successful applicant will be offered a 5-year contract, subject to a probation period of 3 months, with the option to extend as negotiated with the Executive Committee.

HCCA is an equal opportunity organisation and highly values diversity and inclusion.

Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia. The successful applicant will also be required to hold or obtain a Working with Vulnerable People Clearance and Nation Police Clearance.

For further information on the role, contact Darlene Cox, HCCA Executive Director on 0429 653 890 or [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.