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Full-time, 3yr contract
Gender and Disaster Australia Ltd. (GADAus) is the leading national organisation offering evidence-based education, training and resources to address the harmful impacts of gendered expectations in disaster.
The GADAus Board is currently seeking a highly motivated CEO to lead our organisation. With a dedicated Board, committed team and proven track record for excellence, the organisation is well positioned to expand its core work across the nation. The CEO will provide strategic direction and collaborative, values driven leadership to implement our strategy and ensure achievement of GADAus’s purpose, values and financial sustainability.
To be successful in this role you will have experience as a CEO or at Executive level with a strong record of advocacy, stakeholder engagement and influence within community or NFP settings.
You bring strong commercial and financial acumen to growth and development within the organisation and have a sound understanding of contemporary governance, along with experience working effectively with a Board.
As a leader you are values driven and outcomes focused with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and have a strong understanding of the role of advocacy in change making. You have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and your natural approach is inclusive, respectful and professional.
For further information on Gender and Disaster Australia and to access the Position Description please go to https://genderanddisaster.com.au/work-with-gadaus/
To apply
Our intention is to understand at a high level how your personal values, knowledge and experience align with the key selection criteria (listed in the Position Description). Please complete a cover letter, (up to 3 pages) outlining this and send with your resume to Marita Ryan at marita@maritaryan.com.au
Applications close 9am Monday 4th November 2024
Round 1 interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 14th November 2024
For further information Marita Ryan 0428 401 834 marita@maritaryan.com.au
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appointing replacements.
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