Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer – Senior Leadership Chief Executive Officer – Senior Leadership is a rare opportunity for an accomplished and qualified leader in the Social Work profession to head up the Australian Association of Social Workers, the professional membership association of more than 17,000 members. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors and provide strategic, operational and people leadership across the organisation. In This Wonderful Opportunity You will have responsibility for: Delivering the Board‑approved Strategic Plan and future strategies Aligning structure, culture and systems to support high‑quality member services Strengthening AASW’s profile and impact as a national voice on social policy, social justice and human rights Supporting and working with a complex volunteer network of committees and professional practice groups Key Responsibilities Organisational Leadership Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of strategic and operational plans Shape an effective and values‑driven organisational culture aligned with the AASW Code of Ethics Oversee organisational change to ensure the structure, infrastructure and service delivery model support the strategic agenda People Leadership Lead and develop a strong, cohesive executive team and management group Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture focused on quality service to members Support and enable volunteer committees and member forums to effectively contribute to AASW’s mission Resource and Governance Management Ensure prudent and effective financial management, budgeting and reporting Oversee performance planning and review frameworks Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory and corporate governance requirements, including WHS, Privacy, Equal Opportunity, risk and disaster recovery Board Advisory and Support Act as the primary interface between the Board and the organisation Provide clear, concise and insightful reports, advice and analysis to support effective Board decision‑making Ensure high‑quality secretariat, induction and ongoing support for Board and Committee members Public, Member and Stakeholder Relations Act as a key spokesperson and advocate for AASW and the profession, as delegated Build and maintain strong relationships with government, universities, NGOs, professional bodies, media and other stakeholders Enhance the value proposition to members through advocacy, professional development and service quality About You You are an accomplished executive leader with experience in a complex, multi‑faced environment, ideally with a national footprint and significant stakeholder engagement. You bring a mix of strategic vision, operational discipline and values‑based leadership. Demonstrate vision and strategic agility – proven ability to lead strategy, navigate change and deliver outcomes in dynamic environments Show strong business acumen – experience in corporate governance, financial management, risk, compliance and organisational performance Exhibit people and culture leadership – a track record of building effective teams, developing leaders and shaping constructive organisational culture Maintain stakeholder and member focus – demonstrated success in building partnerships and delivering value to members, clients or stakeholders Exercise influential communication – confidence as a representative / advocate, sophisticated written and verbal communication, including high‑quality reports and submissions Lead change – experience leading significant organisational transformation (cultural, structural, systems and process change) Qualifications And Experience Tertiary qualifications in Social Work Postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent experience) in management or a related field Deep understanding of social justice and social disadvantage issues Experience working with or advising a Board at a senior executive level Experience in or understanding of membership‑based or professional associations will be highly regarded Full membership (or eligibility for full membership) of the AASW is desirable Appointment may be subject to satisfactory police and probity checks How To Apply To apply, please submit: a current CV, a cover letter addressing your suitability to the role and a brief response to the key selection criteria. Applications should be sent to the General Manager. with the subject line: Confidential – Chief Executive Officer, AASW (Applications close 5pm Monday 17 November) #J-18808-Ljbffr