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For more than 65 years, Guide Dogs SA/NT (GDSANT) has used its expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision or blindness or specialised support needs.  With a strong and long standing reputation, Guide Dogs has been voted Australia’s Most Trusted Charity on seven occasions.  Organisational values of achievement, collaboration, integrity, fun and innovation underpin the work of around 125 dedicated staff in this for-purpose entity which makes a real difference in the community.

After 9 years of exemplary service to the entity, incumbent Aaron Chia has announced his retirement from the role and the GDSANT Board therefore seeks a successor to build on his positive legacy.

Reporting directly to and working closely with the skills-based Board, key areas of responsibility include:

• developing and delivering the organisation’s strategic plans and vision;
• leading, motivating, engaging, developing, mentoring and managing the dedicated Guide Dogs team;
• promoting and championing the business as a highly professional, progressive, accountable, effective and ethical, care focused entity;
• ensuring effective financial management and governance oversight;
• maintaining and enhancing relationships with a wide range of public and private partners and stakeholders.

Applications are encouraged from appropriately qualified and proven senior executives with demonstrated experience in service-based organisations and a good understanding of regulated community facing entities.  High levels of commercial and political acumen, complemented by superior communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and leadership capacity are all essential qualities sought, as is the warmth, empathy, good humour, integrity and credibility necessary to inspire others to follow.  Direct experience in disability service delivery and/or lived expertise within the blind, low vision and disability community will naturally be an advantage but is not essential.

Make an enquiry to discuss the possibility of leading this respected organisation where a positive and constructive culture supports the work of a highly dedicated employee cohort.