• Advocacy Focus for established NFP
• Possible step up to first CEO role
• Competitive remuneration

This organisation is a well established, member funded, Not for Profit that has achieved significant milestones for its members, influencing substantial change in the early childhood sector.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented leader to now leverage this success and lead the organisation to drive further change and provide quality services to its members to enhance their own business performance.

The CEO will lead and manage the Queensland based organisation that is part of the wider national body.

Reporting to the Executive Committee your Key Responsibilities are:

• Leading and managing the Queensland activities
• The financial management of the organisation
• Leading the strategic planning process and implementation
• Delivering the organisation’s member retention and growth targets
• Building effective relationships with key stakeholders at Local, State, and Federal government level to influence change.

This is a CEO opportunity for a manager who has a successful track record in: advocacy, dealing with government and making submissions for policy change, NFP leadership, and some exposure to the early childhood learning sector. The successful CEO does not necessarily need previous CEO experience. However previous experience successfully managing a small business or cost centre will be important.

The successful candidate will also require:

• Strategic planning experience
• A track record of successfully engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking experience
• Experience working with a Board or management committee
• A tenacious attitude to manage conflicting opinions to reach consensus
• A high level of computer literacy in MS Office: MS Project, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• The ability to travel nationally.

This role offers a competitive remuneration that includes a base salary and superannuation.

Reference: BBBH194801

For a confidential discussion please phone Penny Smythe on 07 3258 8353 or 0415 102 473 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Alternatively, to submit your application, in strict confidence, please use the Apply Now link.