Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated

The Opportunity

After 36 years, Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (QAI) is embarking on a new phase in their development, building on their extraordinary track record as leaders in community-based systems advocacy for people with disability in Queensland. A significant growth in funding and staff numbers has been driven by new individual advocacy services both legal and non-legal but the core mission of systems advocacy to better the lives of people with disabilities remains unchanged at the heart of the organisation. In response to this growth, a new Chief Executive Officer position has been established. We are looking for a person who can provide the leadership required to ensure sound governance and management of diverse services while also inspiring QAI’s continued public profile and relationships with its clients, volunteers, donors and community.  Above all, we are seeking a person who demonstrates compassion, understanding and a willingness to walk in the shoes of QAI’s clients.  You will be inspired by QAI’s mission to promote, protect and defend, through systems and individual advocacy, the fundamental needs and rights and lives of the most vulnerable people with disability in Queensland.

The Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will work in partnership with QAI’s Management Committee and have responsibilities for overall management and success of the organisation. Key responsibility areas include:

• Mission, policy and planning
• Management and Administration
• Human Resources Management
• Service Delivery
• Governance
• Financial Management
• Community and Public Relations

The Requirements

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Outstanding strategic organisational leadership and operational management capabilities
• The ability to effectively manage and inspire diverse staff in a high performing organisation
• A proven record of success in building and nurturing stakeholder relationships with a willingness to take a public profile in advocacy for the QAI mission
• Passion and commitment to the overall values and philosophies that form the basis of all QAI programs and services
• Personal qualities of integrity, compassion and a willingness to learn from the experience of clients, volunteers and community
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field along with significant experience in a senior management role

Experience in a not-for-profit environment will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will have, or be able to quickly acquire, an appreciation of systems and individual advocacy and requirements for the delivery of both legal and non-legal services to vulnerable clients. QAI encourages applications from qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities.

Remuneration

Salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.