Provide compelling leadership that unites a powerful, shared voice, one capable of driving the future of mental health and well being across communities across Queensland. Must be experienced CEO, successful leading growth & transition. Ideal exp in a membership-based organisation of similar scale & complexity. Brisbane based role with excellent salary package. Be part of shaping the future for the community mental health and wellbeing sector in Queensland As the peak body for community mental health in Queensland, this influential, forward-thinking alliance supports, strengthens and advocates for more than 120 organisations and stakeholders involved in the delivery of community mental health service across the state. With a committed Board and dynamic executive team, this organisation plays a significant role in working alongside members to build capacity and advocate on their behalf on issues that impact their operations and people who access their services. The primary services that members deliver are community mental health services, and therefore this organisation has a deep knowledge of contemporary mental health issues, particularly regarding service provision and the impacts on people with mental illness, their families and carers. With a strong team delivering excellent operational performance, there is ample scope in this peak body to deepen all important relationships. Governments, funders, member groups and many others offer significant opportunities for a dynamic leader-advocate to shape the next phase of impact for this essential organisation. A role where you can get out and use your already impressive profile to drive the narrative… In order to represent the organisation as a trusted and influential voice within the sector, you’ll first need to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders while embedding and progressing the new Strategic Plan. Thoroughly immersed in what is and what can be, you’ll work with them to influence positive change during this time of sector growth. But you’ll also be ‘out there’, raising the profile of your organisation and its unwavering commitment to influencing governments at all levels in the development of mental health reform and policies that impact the members and the broader community mental health sector. It’s your chance to make a real difference … To be considered for this vital, prestige role, you will need, first and foremost, to be a roundly experienced Chief Executive with a background in nonprofit and/or membership enterprise. Values-driven, with high integrity, sound judgement and excellent influencing and relationship management skills, you are well known for your on-going commitment to improving community outcomes, especially in mental health. Strategic clarity, political acuity, cultural awareness and the ability to build trust across complex stakeholder relationships are among the ‘tools’ on which you rely for success in all your work. Your personal attributes include a people-first, easy and sociable personality, high energy, a certain gravitas or ‘presence’ and the courage to always reach out for innovative answers. And on your bottom line will be a commitment to engage wholeheartedly and provide full accountability for all organisational outcomes as you lead this impressive peak body into a new future. To be considered, please submit a covering letter and resume outlining your motivation and relevant experience, quoting reference number KCCEMH, to apply@windsor-group.com.au, or contact Kym Cheatham on (07) 3211 0001 for a confidential discussion and the candidate information pack. Windsor Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where individuals and diversity are encouraged. Windsor Group provides expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across commercial, government and nonprofit sectors.
