Executive Director - Gladstone Region Engaging In Action Together (grt)

Central Queensland University

Gladstone, QLD, AU
Attractive remuneration pyckage
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Community-led solutions
Strategic direction aligned to grt principles
Oversee financial sustainability
** Central Queensland University is seeking an Executive Director for the Gladstone Region Engaging In Action Together initiative, aimed at fostering community-led social change. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making to improve quality of life and equity in the Gladstone Region. **

Job Summary

  • As Executive Director of the Stronger Places, Stronger People Initiative, you will be a visionary leader and public ambassador for the Gladstone Region, representing local priorities in state and national forums, amplifying place-based work, contributing to and leveraging broader advocacy and change efforts.
  • Reporting to the GRT Leadership Group, you will guide strategic direction aligned to GRT’s principles and collective impact methodology, leading from behind to enable community-led action while ensuring decisions are informed by lived experience and evidence.
  • This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful, long-term change and strengthen community wellbeing across the Gladstone Region!

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** Central Queensland University is seeking an Executive Director for the Gladstone Region Engaging In Action Together initiative, aimed at fostering community-led social change. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making to improve quality of life and equity in the Gladstone Region. **

Salary

Attractive remuneration package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community-led solutions
  • Strategic direction aligned to GRT principles
  • Oversee financial sustainability
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Cultivate cross-sector partnerships
  • Inspire collective action without formal authority

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leader and public ambassador
  • Leading from behind
  • Respond adaptively to changing environment
  • Local knowledge of the Gladstone Region
  • Familiarity with First Nations communities

Key Requirements

  • 5-10 years relevant experience
  • 3 years leading high-performing teams
  • Advanced strategic and organisational planning skills
  • Strong data literacy
  • Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
  • Proven experience in complex project management
  • Full time work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Must have full rights to work in Australia

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