(AS924) Chief Executive Officer

The Organisation
Lead and influence national health care policy as Chief Executive Officer of Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), Australia’s primary health care nursing advocate representing 1 in 8 registered health professionals and with a membership of approximately 10,000. You will be driving constructive change in this established, future-focused organisation with strong board support and $15M annual budget.
Be a positive disruptor – challenge the status quo while fostering values-driven collaboration that celebrates diversity and high performance across a team of 80 staff.

The Opportunity 
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead APNA through its next phase of sustainable growth and strategic influence. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will build upon the solid foundation established by your predecessor while guiding positive change across the organisation. This will be 

• Translate strategic vision into actionable plans delivering real member impact
• Drive impactful advocacy for primary health care nursing
• Lead organisational transformation with vision, empathy and strategic acumen
• Build trusted relationships across government, health sectors and diverse communities

The Person
We’re seeking an experienced CEO who embodies strategic foresight, political acumen, and authentic leadership. You’ll bring proven change leadership expertise with the ability to anticipate health care trends and shape APNA’s response to emerging opportunities.

Essential:

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking and leadership combined with operational excellence
• Strong board governance and financial acumen
• People leadership skills that inspire and develop talent

Highly Valued:

• Australian health system knowledge, particularly primary health care/nursing contexts
• Membership-based organisation and policy development experience
• Digital knowledge and innovation expertise to drive organisational transformation

Above all, you’ll demonstrate emotional intelligence, integrity, and a growth mindset. You’ll be a visionary leader who inspires through clear communication, collaborative approaches, and unwavering commitment to APNA’s values and purpose.

The Rewards

• Competitive remuneration package relative to your experience
• Meaningful impact on Australia’s health care landscape
• Leadership role championing a vital profession touching millions of lives
• Collaborative culture valuing individual contributions within collective success

Ready to lead positive change for primary health care nurses and their communities?

If you have the experience and desired growth mindset to lead this organisation we invite you to apply. Please visit https://brookerconsulting.com.au/position-description/ to view the Position Profile and upload your CV (in Word format) to apply by Wednesday, July 2. Alternatively, feel free to call Lesley Lightfoot on 0429 381 277 or Leighton Cantrill on 0493 827 145 for a confidential discussion.