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Reporting to the AASRA Board, the Executive Officer will oversee the day -to-day operations of AASRA. The EO will be responsible for developing strategic business plans, leading the ongoing development, growth and implementation of policies and ensuring the delivery of services in compliance with the overarching legislation.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, be an exceptional communicator, able to engage with and manage a diverse range of stakeholders in the automotive repair sector. Experience in the automotive industry is not critical but will be highly regarded. The Motor Vehicle Information Sharing scheme is built on a bespoke technology platform so along with other competencies, experience in developing and managing technology projects would also be advantageous.
The EO will have the skills to effectively execute strategic and operational deliverables along with the ability to grow the organisation sustainably while prioritising high quality service delivery.
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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.
