CEO - Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (ADPA)

CEO - Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (ADPA)

About the job

• Represent the voice of dental prosthetists to government, industry, and the broader health sector.
• Drive strategic transformation across advocacy, membership, and sustainability.
• Join a dynamic, values led and member-focused organisation with a committed team.

About the Organisation
The Australian Dental Prosthetists Association (ADPA) is the peak body representing the interests of dental prosthetists across Australia. We are a values-driven, member first approach organisation dedicated to advancing the profession, strengthening advocacy, and delivering meaningful support to our members.

Values
Integrity | Collaboration | Accountability | Teamwork

About the Role
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will lead ADPA through a period of strategic growth and influence, ensuring operational excellence, strong advocacy, and increasing member value. This role is pivotal in delivering sustainable outcomes while maintaining the association’s integrity, transparency, and member-first focus.
As CEO, you will oversee operations, guide the implementation of strategic priorities, and represent the profession to government, regulators, and key stakeholders. You will work closely with the Executive Officer and the Board to deliver an ambitious agenda of advocacy, professional development, member engagement, and organisational sustainability.
    
Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Ensure strong governance through effective risk, compliance, and performance oversight, supported by clear, strategic advice.
• Membership Engagement: Drive strategies to grow and retain membership. Enhance member value through advocacy, education, networking, and clear, consistent communication.
• Advocacy & Representation: Represent ADPA alongside the National President in key forums. Advocate for member interests, manage stakeholder relationships, and delegate clinical matters where required.
• Programs, Events & Education: Lead the delivery of relevant, high-quality events and professional development in collaboration with the Executive Officer.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership: Lead a small team and support volunteer and committee contributions. Build a collaborative, high performing culture focused on learning, growth, and shared purpose.

Why Work for ADPA?

• Play a strategic leadership role in a respected national association
• Enjoy a flexible part-time position with the opportunity to make a significant impact
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to healthcare excellence
• Opportunity to engage with key industry leaders and influence national policy

About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Senior leadership experience, with emerging executives who demonstrate strategic capability and leadership potential also encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated strength in advocacy, governance, membership engagement, and strategic communications
• A member first mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to communicate with clarity and influence.
• A collaborative and ethical leadership style, with strategic thinking, sound judgement, and a focus on delivering outcomes.

Interested?
Please apply using the APPLY NOW via this website.

The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 8th September - however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.

To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at executivesearch@beaumontpeople.com.au

Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of Australian Dental Prosthetists Association. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.

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