Chief Executive Officer

The organisation

The National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) is a member-driven community organisation dedicated to the protection and appreciation of nature.

Our work has two complementary lines of focus. Securing the long-term conservation of nature and associated cultural values is a primary objective—so that our core natural areas remain safeguarded for generations to come. To this is added our unique role in promoting diverse and rewarding opportunities for people to explore, study, care for, learn about, appreciate and enjoy nature.

NPA is an incorporated association and registered charity with DGR status. It has a strongly decentralised structure of regional and specialist member groups, providing meaningful opportunities for member involvement throughout the organisation.

Benefits & culture

• Work within a values-driven, nature-centred community of members
• Passionate team and collaborative, inclusive culture with a 70 year track record
• Dream position with competitive salary ($140k-$165k incl. superannuation)
• Central Sydney office (hybrid)
• 3-year contract, extendable

The role

The CEO assists the NPA Executive to develop and implement the Strategic Plan, build a prominent public profile and fulfil regulatory and other governance obligations. The CEO is accountable for managing day-to-day operations, staff and communications, and provides consistent high-level advice to the Executive members.

Relationships

In the role, you will:

• report directly to the NPA Executive through the President
• attend NPA Executive meetings and State Council meetings
• attend meetings for specialist member groups as required
• supervise staff and contractors
• maintain communications with key member groups
• build and sustain productive relationships with partner organisations, indigenous interests, public agencies, elected members, media channels and the wider community.

Skills required

You will be an enthusiastic and committed leader with high level management skills, experience with reporting to a Board, and ability to engage with senior government officials and elected representatives. Together with sound political judgement, you will have a calm, patient and persevering demeanour.

Being an excellent spokesperson who can communicate with broad audiences, you will inspire, motivate and collaborate with our members, supporters and professional staff. A genuine commitment to nature will be evident from your professional career or personal background.

It’s expected you will have relevant degree qualifications in fields such as the life sciences, cultural heritage, environmental policy, planning or law, or have extensive equivalent experience in related fields.

Information Package

Motivated to lead an organisation that’s focused on protecting a priceless legacy for future generations? Please download a full information package (including application instructions) from https://npansw.org.au/position-vacant/ 

To discuss the position, or raise any questions, please contact Richard Bennett 0415 569 881, or by email to president@npansw.org.au using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.