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The organisation
Asthma Australia has been the leading charity and consumer peak body for people with asthma and their communities for over 60 years.
The challenges of climate change, unhealthy air, and health inequity make it more important than ever for people with asthma to have a
voice. Asthma Australia searches for new and progressive approaches to challenge the status quo. Their work is grounded in evidence and
centred on the experiences of people affected by asthma. By listening to those living with asthma, designing solutions with them, and
influencing change, Asthma Australia’s mission is to enable people with asthma to live freely, unrestricted by their asthma.
In 2017 Asthma Australia organisations in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia came together as one to strengthen the
impact of their work. Since that time - led by a dedicated board and a dynamic CEO - Asthma Australia has established a strong, cohesive
national team, developed and successfully implemented ambitious strategies and been an active voice for those in our community affected by
asthma.
The organisation is ready and poised to take off into its next phase of growth and seeks its next CEO who can lead them through this
exciting period of expansion and scaling.
The role
Asthma Australia seeks a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to propel their immediate aim to halve the number of avoidable hospital
presentations due to asthma by 2030. Building on the strong foundation laid by their former CEO, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will
drive the organisation towards unprecedented growth and impact, transforming the landscape for Australians living with asthma and their
carers.
The CEO’s core responsibilities span from continuing the organisation’s strategic trajectory while identifying and executing new growth
opportunities. The role will spearhead initiatives to diversify revenue streams and develop sustainable business models, while upholding the
highest standards of governance and financial protocols to ensure organisational stability and integrity. This new leader will inspire and
motivate a highly capable team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Critical for the next chapter of success will be the CEO’s ability to scale up influence and impact through engagement with external
stakeholders by building robust relationships with key stakeholders, including commercial and government health sectors, philanthropic
organisations, funders, and academic institutions. In addition, in-depth knowledge of the health landscape and the CEO’s ability to
strengthen and grow network and development opportunities is key.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned business leader with previous CEO experience. They will be entrepreneurial and innovative in
their approach with a positive, solutions and impact-oriented attitude. They will be financially and commercially astute, have the ability
to lead and manage geographically diverse teams, excel at stakeholder relationships at the highest level and possess a professional
demeanour with excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Asthma Australia to lead the search for this role.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 28 July 2024.
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.
