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The Company
Australia is the world’s leading supplier of apparel wool and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) is a
not-for-profit enterprise that conducts research, development and demand creation along the world-wide supply chain for Australian wool on
behalf of about 60,000 woolgrowers. Their mission is to make strategically targeted investments to enhance the profitability, international
competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wool industry. Funded by Australian woolgrowers and government matched R & D funds,
they are focused on delivering results for wool levy payers in line with the priorities identified through industry consultation and
reflected in the company's Strategic Plan.
The Woolmark Company is a subsidiary of AWI and is recognised as the global authority on wool. The company, overall, has a strong
presence in 11 countries which are key markets for wool. The Woolmark Company focuses on fostering talent, developing new innovations,
growing demand for wool globally, and helping businesses realise the benefits of Australian Merino wool to the world. The Woolmark is one of
the world’s most recognised brands, with the logo appearing on more than 5 billion products since its inception.
The Opportunity
The AWI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a key strategic industry leader
and is responsible for developing the overall AWI and Woolmark strategy in conjunction with the board. As head of the executive team, the
CEO manages the day-to-day operations of the organisation, its people and resources.
Importantly the role also acts as the primary representative to stakeholders across the wool supply chain and involves ensuring the AWI
vision is future focused, ensuring the key programs to deliver the strategy are met, managing resources and risks and cultivating a positive
culture to drive success.
You will be responsible for contributing to the development, transformation and sustainable growth of the Australian Wool Industry.
About You
We are seeking a strategic, commercial and people focused leader who possesses the following background,
key skills and attributes:
Why this role?
Rarely does the prospect to lead an industry services organisation that can genuinely make a
significant difference to Australian wool growers become available.
If you are a strong leader driven by improvement and innovation, enjoy industry engagement at a grass roots level, and are genuinely
energised and excited by the opportunity to work with a high performing and diverse team and board to ensure levies are turned into genuine
value for wool producers, we are keen to hear from you.
For further information or for an initial confidential discussion, please call Mick Hay or David Jackson on 1300
380 701.
Applications via www.rimfireresources.com.au
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