The Organisation

Brooker Consulting is proud to partner with Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) in the search for their next Chief Executive Officer. This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of disability and gender equity in Victoria, in a position that blends strategic influence, community leadership, and operational strength.

We’re looking for someone who brings clarity and vision, is grounded in lived experience, and can represent WDV with credibility and care.
WDV is a vibrant organisation of women and gender diverse people with disabilities working for women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria. It is the peak organisation for women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria. WDV’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan envisions a safe and fulfilling life for all women and gender diverse people with disabilities in Victoria.

They have a disability friendly and flexible work environment.

About the role:

As CEO, you’ll lead a values-driven, community-led organisation with a skilled team and strong reputation. You’ll work closely with the Board, partners and members to deliver WDV’s mission and sustain its impact.

The engagement is 4 days/week (0.8 FTE).

You will:

• Lead our strategic direction – deliver the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan and adapt to emerging priorities
• Champion lived experience – uphold WDV’s model of leadership by people with disabilities and ensure disabled people’s voices guide everything we do.
• Be the public face of WDV – represent the organisation across media, government, and key sector platforms
• Drive advocacy and policy influence – lead campaigns and submissions that push for systemic change
• Secure our future – lead funding negotiations, diversify revenue, and ensure strong financial stewardship
• Support and develop our team – foster an inclusive, respectful workplace that values collaboration and care
• Partner with the Board – ensure sound governance, transparency, and strategic alignment
• Oversee day-to-day operations – ensure systems, policies, programs and reporting are fit-for-purpose
• Grow relationships – strengthen trust with members, allies, funders, and the broader community

About You

You may have held an executive role in community, advocacy or policy. You may be stepping into CEO leadership for the first time. Most importantly, you bring clarity of purpose, care for people, and a deep belief in rights-based, intersectional feminist leadership.
You will likely:

• identify as a woman or gender diverse person with disability
• Understand disability rights and intersectional feminism
• Have experience leading people, teams or organisations
• Know how to engage with government, funders, and media
• Be confident in your communication and grounded in your values
• Be committed to accountability, care and equity — in both process and outcomes

What’s on Offer

• Disability Leave
• Cultural Leave
• Flexible / hybrid working environment
• A diverse and supportive team
• We have a disability friendly work environment

We particularly encourage applications from women with disabilities, including those from diverse backgrounds, such as LGBTQI+,

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), migrant, and refugee backgrounds.

We seek to advance intersectional gender equity and invite women, nonbinary and gender diverse people to apply.

We understand that women, gender diverse people with disabilities, and people from other underrepresented communities may not have had the same access to opportunities. So even if your experience or skills don’t exactly match the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering growth and learning.

We’re Committed to Accessibility

This recruitment process reflects WDV’s values of inclusion and accessibility. We can provide:

• Accessible formats (Word, PDF, audio)
• Interview questions in advance
• Auslan interpretation or live captioning
• Adjustments or flexible communication options

Please let us know how we can support you to participate fully.

[email protected] | Rebecca Perrone – 0429 381 277 or [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Women with Disabilities Victoria enquiry via EthicalJobs | Leighton Cantrill – 0493 827 145 

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please review the attached Position Description and click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the page.

Kindly submit a tailored CV (in Word format) by the advertised closing date.

Should you encounter any barriers or require assistance with the application process, support is available. For confidential inquiries prior to application, please contact Rebecca or Leighton via phone or email.