Chief Executive Officer

The Organisation
The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is a disability rights organisation led by people with Intellectual Disability. With a vision for a community where everyone is valued and has access to the same opportunities, CID works to build a community that enables, protects rights and supports people. CID doesn’t just say this, with people with Intellectual Disability having a majority, on the Board it is at the centre of everything they do.
 
As a peak body, CID has a strong positive reputation locally and nationally and is a leader in advocating for positive change, collaborating and undertaking advocacy, information services, capacity building projects and fee for service business which advances the rights of people with Intellectual Disability. CID develops resources, workshops and shares stories whilst focusing on issues front of mind for people with Intellectual Disability.
 
The Opportunity
Reporting to the CID Board , the Chief Executive Officer will lead with vision, to bring to life and build on CID’s strategic vision, drive advocacy, awareness and action. The CEO works with the leadership team to ensure CID impacts the community, promotes social justice and delivers quality projects as contracted. As the Chief Executive Officer you will be responsible for:

• Advancing leadership of people with Intellectual Disability.
• Developing system advocacy policies that will influence the broader community.
• Growing and developing CID’s inclusive practice.
• Collaborating with the Board to ensure shared purpose and vision
• Obtaining funding and working to secure sustainable funding for CID’s future.
• Leading staff to ensure a high-performing culture to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Ensuring organisational reputation is upheld as a peak body within the sector and broader community.  

About You
 
For this appointment CID are seeking a proven leader from the Human Services sector who works to enable other’s success and achievements and is comfortable working alongside people with lived experience and expertise. You will have a track record of running a high performing business or organisation, driving strategic initiatives, leading and developing effective teams, supporting culturally safe environments, and empowering staff to provide quality services with a focus on continuous improvement.
 
Experience working collaboratively with voluntary Boards to set a clear strategy and business focus will also be highly regarded. Candidates with the following skillsets and experience are encouraged to apply:

• Tertiary degree or qualifications in Health or Business-related discipline.
• Exceptional financial acumen.
• Commitment to, and experience in advocating for inclusion and human rights of people with an Intellectual Disability
• A collaborative approach to deliver on immediate, short- and long-term strategic plan.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to maintain a strong, compliant operational environment to facilitate efficient resource management and effective accountability.
• Subject matter expertise of current contexts, issues and policy relevant to people with Intellectual Disability.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Peak Body at a pivotal time, working in an influential and critical leadership capacity. An attractive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful applicant, including Not-for-Profit salary packaging.

First Nations people and people with a disability or people with a lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
For a further confidential discussion about the role, please contact Simon Wybenga on 0481 577 098 or via email at [email protected]. To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.

Applications close 25th July 2024.