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The Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA) is the national peak body representing workplace rehabilitation providers across Australia. ARPA promotes best practice, effective return-to-work outcomes and professional standards across the sector.
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We are seeking an Executive Officer – Secretariat & Governance to work at the centre of national decision-making.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is critical to ensuring high-quality governance processes, accurate records, and continuity of decision-making across a national peak body.
This is a trusted, senior role suited to someone who understands board dynamics, values discretion, and takes pride in governance done well.
In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of ARPA’s core governance functions, including:
You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, accuracy and confidence in ARPA’s governance during a period of strategic renewal.
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About You
You’re organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure. You understand governance processes, enjoy supporting decision-makers and take pride in accuracy and follow-through.
Experience in secretariat, governance, executive support or similar roles is essential.
Interested?
We’re looking for someone who values trust, precision and making things work well.
Feel free to contact Nahtanha Davey (Nat) our CEO direct via ceo@arpa.org.au or 0437 429 202
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.
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