Date Posted: January 1, 1970

Chief Executive Officer - AustStab Limited

Melbourne
Full Time
CEO

Chief Executive Officer (National)

AustStab Limited is the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association. It is a not-for-profit industry association established in 1995 to help provide a unified approach to the recycling and stabilisation of road pavements and to develop national standards of research and performance.

AustStab collaborates across the industry working with interested parties to:

Promote the benefits of pavement recycling and stabilisation
Review and develop specifications and work towards their national harmonisation
Provide training and education
Undertake research and trials
Publish technical guidelines
Set quality standards of workmanship, and
Identify and advocate for best practice in health, safety and environmental practices.

AustStab invites applications for the role of CEO to drive the Association’s strategic plan, including maintaining and building the membership base, coordinating key stakeholder engagement and managing delivery of the Association’s priority objectives.

Critical to the success of this role is the ability to think and act strategically and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the member base, local, state and federal government agencies and departments, along with other peak bodies and industry groups.

Ideally the CEO would have existing road construction industry experience with a degree in Civil Engineering, or similar.

Other attributes important for the role include;

Experience in the areas of strategic planning, communications, general management, managing budgets, financial reporting, team management, event management and stakeholder relationship management.
An ability to work on a strategic and operational level.
Knowledge of local and state government policy, procurement processes and specifications, and the ability to review and influence stakeholders on suggested improvements and innovation.
An ability to prepare and deliver presentations for industry groups in addition to preparing technical or policy documents
Strong ability to provide consultative communication and negotiation skills where required to balance and influence internal and external stakeholders
Travel will be applicable to the role.
Capability to work remotely in a work from home arrangement

Applicants should forward their resume and a brief cover letter to dorriss@stabilis.com.au

Applicants who are shortlisted may then be asked to provide additional information and take part in an interview process with AustStab executive.

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