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Sydney
Full-time
The Company
Established in 1993, The Australian Wool Exchange Limited (AWEX) is a not-for-profit member
services organisation whose members include brokers, processors, exporters, private treaty merchants, wool growers and industry
associations. The AWEX Board represents each of the classes of membership and is responsible for strategic direction and policy setting in
relation to the implementation of its functions.
AWEX’s strategic vision is to “Deliver services that strengthen, inform and increase confidence in the quality and integrity of Australian
Wool”. They are recognised globally for the provision of accurate independent market information services, developing industry-based
standards and quality assurance programs, and maintaining the necessary rules framework which underpins the successful commercial trading of
greasy wool in Australia.
The Position
Due to the pending retirement of AWEX’s current CEO, the Board are seeking to appoint a new CEO
who will have full accountability for the direction, planning and management of the strategic direction and operations of AWEX, including
overall responsibility for staff, assets and resources.
In addition, the position will provide high level advice and support to the board, to facilitate informed decision making and ensure that a
consistent and measured approach is maintained in the development of strategic directions and goals for AWEX, its members and stakeholders.
The Person
To be successful in this high profile, highly rewarding position, you will possess the following
key skills, attributes and experience:
This is a very rare opportunity to lead one of Australian agriculture’s respected member services organisations that inform and increase
confidence in the quality and integrity of Australian Wool.
If you have a passion for running an organisation, creating a positive culture, and delivering to industry then in the first instance,
please phone Mick Hay on 1300 380701 or apply via www.rimfireresources.com.au
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.
