Chief Executive Officer

Position purpose

The CEO is responsible for positioning allied health as an essential element in health, disability, aged care systems and any other areas where the diverse range of allied health professionals work. The CEO will build the reputation and profile of AHPA, working with the Policy and Advocacy Manager in advocating nationally for allied health, ensuring financial sustainability, managing the staff team to ensure effective and efficient operations, and providing consistent high-level advice and information to the Board and operationalising the strategic plan.

In this role you will

• Work with the Board to develop and deliver a clear strategic direction and strategy for the organisation
• Strengthen the profile of AHPA and allied health professions
• Engage with key internal and external stakeholders to effectively execute the strategic outcomes
• Provide collaborative leadership, support and strong direction of a committed team of staff, fostering a high-performance culture
• Identify new revenue opportunities through the development of strategically beneficial relationships with new and existing partners
• Manage all business operations, including financial and operational management

Selection Criteria:

• Good knowledge of the Australian health, disability and aged care systems
  
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience or knowledge of association or membership organisations
• Comprehensive understanding of the allied health professions;
• Sound understanding of the Australian Government bureaucracy and relevant policy settings;
• Capability in high level strategic planning;
• High level financial management skills;
• Strong governance knowledge and skills; and
• Well developed oral and written advocacy and spokesperson skills.

AHPA embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role