Chief Executive Officer

We are seeking a strategically influential and commercially astute Chief Executive Officer to lead a respected not-for-profit organisation into its next phase of growth, sector leadership, and national impact while remaining cognisant of maintaining financial sustainability.
  
This is an opportunity for a highly credible leader with executive presence and established networks to shape the future of women’s participation and leadership in STEM. The ideal candidate for this role is a leader who can balance purpose with performance, someone with proven sales and partnership experience with large organisations who can generate a financial surplus that is reinvested into mission delivery.
  
About the Role
Reporting to the Board, the CEO will:
  

• Lead strategy execution and organisational performance
• Build and secure high-value partnerships with corporates, government and large institutions
• Leverage existing executive-level networks to unlock strategic partnerships, sponsorship and funding opportunities
• Represent the organisation publicly and strengthen advocacy impact
• Represent the organisation at senior industry forums, government roundtables and high-level stakeholder engagements
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Board on sector trends, policy shifts and growth opportunities
• Ensure strong governance, financial management and compliance
• Drive diversified revenue streams and ensure sustainable surplus generation
• Lead, inspire and manage staff and volunteers

What We’re Looking For
You will bring:
  

• Senior executive or CEO-level leadership experience
• Proven success selling services, partnerships or programs to large organisations
• Established executive networks across corporate, government or industry sectors
• Demonstrated ability to operate credibly with C-suite leaders, Board Chairs and senior decision-makers
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget and surplus management
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term impact with commercial performance
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and influencing skills
• Executive presence with the ability to inspire confidence and command respect in high-level environments
• Experience working with Boards and diverse stakeholders
• Political acumen and strong stakeholder judgement
• A genuine commitment to purpose and impact

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