Are you a natural communicator and relationship builder with experience across governance, policy and professional standards?

Looking for a truly flexible, purpose-driven role where you can be part of shaping the growth of an emerging association leading the development of a transformative professional field that has a ripple effect in our community?

If you're a strong project manager with a keen eye for detail who is naturally collaborative and enjoys working with Boards, here is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of this organisation and the impactful field of work they support.

If you’re looking for a varied role with lots of scope to create unbeatable impact while working with a highly-engaged and committed Board, this could be your next move.

Heart Talent is delighted to partner with this not-for-profit membership association to find their first Executive Officer.

What’s on offer

permanent part-time role

0.6 FTE — 3 days per week

remote, anywhere in Australia

FTE salary $135k + super

be part of an exciting phase of organisational growth

join a collaborative and committed team

turn goals into outcomes, and drive team development

enjoy a high level of autonomy and role ownership

work-related travel expenses and IT infrastructure covered.

About this opportunity

If you’re seeking an opportunity where you can play an active role in driving member engagement and growth; strengthening governance and professional standards and leading strategic direction, you’ve found it.

Joining at the start of an exciting new chapter, the Executive Officer will play a pivotal role in the future of the organisation and its support of a diverse membership across the allied health, education, community and pastoral care sectors on a national scale.

Reporting to the Board and working with a small, remote team, you’ll be responsible for:

consolidating governance and organisational structure

member engagement and communication

policy development and review, including ethical and training standards and codes of conduct

overseeing high-quality, accessible continuing professional development (CPD)

working proactively and collaboratively with the Board

building positive relationships with stakeholders across diverse sectors

overseeing the work of a small team across administration, CPD and training standards

implementation of a new strategic plan, aligning organisational operations with objectives to drive successful growth

overseeing budget compliance and supporting long-term financial planning results.

About you

You’re a natural communicator and relationship builder with a commitment to collaboration.

You know how to balance service with guidance and ethical decision-making.

You have a strong understanding of governance structures and compliance obligations.

You’re confident communicating with diverse stakeholders, including reporting to a Board.

You have broad experience including policy development, stakeholder engagement, training standards and operational leadership.

Perhaps you have a background working in a nonprofit, member association, professional body, accreditation authority or in education and training.

Whatever your background, we’d love you to bring:

tertiary qualifications and relevant professional experience in business administration, non-profit management or another people-focused sector

experience implementing strategic plans to achieve measurable goals towards organisational growth

ability to lead projects and people

a commitment to building a positive and inclusive team culture

a proactive, self-motivated working style, suited to remote working

strong organisational skills that support you to juggle simultaneous projects and timelines

excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

strong verbal communications skills and an ability to present and to connect with diverse audiences

a strong interest in the power of policy, standards and ethical practice.

Interested?

Great! We’re looking forward to receiving your application and connecting with you.

If you’d like to include a cover letter, please include it as page one of your CV (one document per application, please).

Questions and enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Please note this email address is for enquiries only. Please apply online.

Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.