Deputy Chief Executive Officer Disability Employment Australia (DEA) is the peak body for disability employment, dedicated to enabling all people with disability to achieve their employment potential. Through advocating for more effective policy and better designed employment services, DEA drives increased economic participation for people with disability. DEA is committed to fostering excellence, innovation, and flexibility while promoting inclusion in the community. Role Purpose The Deputy CEO is responsible for supporting the CEO and leading key operational, strategic, and partnership functions across the organisation. The Deputy CEO will ensure the effective execution of strategy, oversee business operations, and drive improvements in member services, events, professional development, and partnerships. Key Responsibilities Support the CEO in managing and executing the DEA Strategy. Assist the CEO in preparing for quarterly Board meetings, including gathering KPI information. Oversee compliance with the Annual Governance Calendar and support Board elections and AGM processes. Policy & Member Support Act as an additional resource for member queries and support. Contribute to policy consultations and stakeholder engagement as required. Lead on the engagement of new members. Communications & Marketing Oversee the production and timely distribution of member bulletins. Ensure deadlines are met for website updates and content refreshes. Take the lead on fulfilling commercial partner requirements. Support social media activities and postings. Partnerships & Relationships Build long‑term relationships with commercial partners and engage new members. Events Take the lead on selecting event venues, negotiating contracts, and programming/coordinating speakers. Oversee advertising, marketing, and logistics for events. Oversee the organisation of webinars. Professional Development Oversee the review of training courses and allocation of CPD points. Lead negotiations with training partners and commercial arrangements. Support the promotion and sales of training to members. Finance & Operations Ensure strong financial controls and support audits. Split line management responsibilities with the CEO. Lead HR, WHS, and organisational policy updates. Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the business and uphold organisational culture through regular team meetings and catch‑ups. Skills & Experience Proven leadership in operational management, strategy execution, and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional knowledge of the disability employment sector, with a strong reputation and existing relationships. Good policy knowledge and writing skills. Experience in partnership development and team leadership. Strong communication, organisational, and project management skills. Ability to drive improvements in member services, professional development, and commercial partnerships. Reporting Structure Reports to: CEO Manages: All staff except Finance and the Policy Team (managed by CEO) Pay and Benefits Competitive salary Access to salary packaging Open to flexible working arrangements (hybrid/remote working is standard) Strong, positive organisational culture Access to EAP Equal Opportunity Statement DEA strongly encourages applications from people with disability, and we make adjustments for all our employees as standard (whether by virtue of disability or otherwise). We will also guarantee that all applications are scrutinised by a human (specifically the CEO) and nobody will be filtered out by an AI screening tool steeped in ableist concepts of what an ideal worker should look like. J-18808-Ljbffr
