• 38 Hours per week (Full-Time)
• Fixed Term contract to June 2025, with the potential for extension contingent upon government funding
• Lead Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) as CEO, driving the advancement of rights for women and girls with disabilities across Australia.
• Oversee policy development, ensure compliance and strengthen WWDA's national impact with a commitment to excellence and human rights.
• Based remotely - make an impact whilst also working flexibly.

Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) eagerly welcomes applications for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

WWDA serves as the national Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO) and National Women’s Alliance (NWA), advocating for the rights of women, girls, feminine-identifying, and non-binary people with disabilities across Australia. Representing over 2 million women and girls with disabilities, WWDA operates at both national and international levels.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is pivotal in leading the organisation to advance the rights and freedoms of women and girls with disabilities (WGwD) across Australia. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), senior managers and the WWDA Management Committee, the CEO will oversee the development, implementation, organisation and evaluation of WWDA's policies, programs, projects and activities.

The CEO will ensure that all actions are compliant with relevant policies, legal and contractual obligations while aligning with WWDA’s philosophy and objectives. By employing a collective decision-making model and a human rights framework, the CEO will strengthen WWDA's position as the national representative body for women and girls with disabilities in Australia.

Additionally, the CEO will manage time and resources efficiently with minimal supervision and adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Democracy principles. The role requires advanced research and evaluation skills, a commitment to continuous quality improvement, technical proficiency, and expertise in funding and grants processes.

Based remotely in accordance with WWDA’s Working from Home Policy, the CEO reports to the WWDA Management Committee and must exercise considerable initiative and professional judgment to achieve WWDA’s objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITiES

• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and activities tailored to the needs of WWDA members.
• Drive initiatives including research prioritisation, policy creation, proposal preparation, and the drafting of position statements and Discussion Papers.
• Establish and maintain systems for ongoing monitoring and evaluation, ensuring alignment with quality improvement standards.
• Engage with government, non-government, private sector, and other stakeholders to promote the rights of WGwD.
• Provide expert advice to the WWDA Management Committee on legal, financial and organisational matters and assist in meeting obligations.
• Represent WWDA in meetings, forums, and media; present monthly progress reports to the Management Committee and contribute to strategic and operational planning.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Required Experience and Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or extensive experience in business administration within a community-based, not-for-profit organisation.

Desirable: Preference for a woman with disability to fill the position.

Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Working with Vulnerable Persons/Children check and a national police check. Additionally, they may undergo a Job Access assessment (Employee Assistance Fund) in line with WWDA’s Working from Home Policy and OHS obligations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Remuneration: Salary commensurate with relevant experience and aligned with the budget for this position.

For further information, contact Lauren on 0478 545 449.