Chief Executive Officer - Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association

Chief Executive Officer - Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association

The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the national voice of the workplace and occupational rehabilitation industry.

This is a pivotal time for our sector and for ARPA as an organization. Building on a strong foundation, the CEO will lead our national agenda—driving industry capability, deepening member value, and representing members with influence and integrity across all jurisdictions.

About the Role

Reporting to the ARPA National President and working closely with the National Executive Council, the CEO will provide strategic leadership, maintain and further build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and regulators, and oversee the day-to-day operations and financial management of the association.

This role is ideally suited to an executive with established experience and a proven understanding of the workplace rehabilitation industry and/or personal injury sector with a strong commitment to advancing quality and best practice across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage ARPA’s national operations, people, and assets to ensure sustainability and impact
  
• Progress the strategic direction and growth of ARPA in line with the National Executive’s vision
  
• Represent the industry as ARPA’s national spokesperson on key workplace rehabilitation priorities and initiatives
  
• Strengthen member engagement and continue to build the profile and value of ARPA membership
  
• Drive  strategic, timely and effective representation to government agencies and external stakeholders
  
• Oversee compliance, governance, risk, and financial performance to ensure all requirements are met
  
• Drive national and state-based projects aligned with member and stakeholder priorities

About You

You are an experienced executive leader with:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, allied health, or a related field (Desirable)
  
• Direct experience with the workplace rehabilitation and/or personal injury sector essential
  
• A strong understanding of jurisdictional differences and national issues impacting the sector
  
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including experience engaging with members, regulators, government, insurers and employers
  
• Proven ability to maintain and strengthen strategic working relationships with on the sector and key stakeholders
  
• Strong strategic, operational, and governance capabilities
  
• A values-driven approach and commitment to advancing best practice and professional standards across the industry

Position Details

• Full-time role
  
• Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane candidates preferred, however, not essential
  
• Interstate travel required
  
• Flexibility to work from home and member offices
  
• Remuneration commensurate with experience and skills
  
• A structured incentive arrangement , subject to performance against  KPIs
  

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