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Part-time (0.8 FTE) | Remote Role | $130,000 – $150,000 + super (pro-rata)
Shape the future of music therapy in Australia.
The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA), the national peak body for music therapists, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation through an exciting phase of advocacy, reform, and sector growth.
About AMTA
AMTA is the government-recognised professional body for music therapy in Australia, supporting a diverse membership of over 1,000 registered music therapists, students, and associates. We promote access to evidence-based music therapy across healthcare, disability, aged care, education, and mental health sectors.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board, the CEO will lead:
This is a unique leadership role in a purpose-driven, membership organisation with real impact on health, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced executive or senior leader with:
✅ Proven leadership in the allied health, not-for-profit, or professional association sectors
✅ Strong skills in strategy, advocacy, governance, and financial management
✅ Passion for social impact and improving health outcomes
✅ Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building abilities
Desirable: knowledge of music therapy, lived experience of allied health, or experience in membership-based organisations.
Why Join Us
✔ Meaningful, high-impact role
✔ Flexible, part-time remote work
✔ Generous salary and conditions
✔ Work with a dedicated board, staff, and volunteer community
Download the full Candidate Brief here:
https://austmtaorgau-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/president_austmta_org_au/EcdyDJ1b3UtAn53RDd85xbYBeUqNBDdYDB6VbjD0HtSVVg?e=GtTVBg
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter addressing key selection criteria and your CV to careers@austmta.org.au.
Applications reviewed as received — open until filled.
Confidential enquiries:
Monica Zidar, AMTA President
📧 careers@austmta.org.au | 📞 0419
275 052
The association sector is in the middle of a leadership handover.
Across Australia and New Zealand, CEOs and Executive Directors are moving on. Some are retiring. Some have gone to larger organisations.
Some have left because the relationship with their Board ran out of puff. The reasons vary, but the movement is noticeable, and Boards are
appointing replacements.
The encouraging part is the calibre of the people coming in. Many are genuinely well suited to the job — capable executives with strong
records behind them. A good number are stepping into an association CEO role for the first time.
Most associations can provide a long list of membership benefits. They may include professional development, advocacy, networking, industry information, events, resources, accreditation, discounts and access to specialist advice. However, a list of benefits does not necessarily explain why someone makes the decision to join.
While every Board is different, the same governance issues appear time and again. One of the most common is allowing one person’s behaviour
to dominate the Board table.
Almost every Board has experienced it at some point. One director who seems to consume more time and energy than everyone else combined.
How we help membership based, not-for-profit associations now and into the future.
