There are currently multiple vacancies at Brain Injury SA. Apply online today.
Positions Available:
Chief Executive Officer
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Employment Type: Full Time
Following the recent resignation of our long serving CEO, The Board is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented CEO to drive and deliver on the increased opportunities now available with a proven track record of success and a deep commitment to fostering a supportive, people-first workplace culture.
The key focus of the role is to lead BISA in the disability environment, achieving optimum outcomes through effective and efficient use of all BISA resources and assets. This requires working with Board and the management team to develop and implement initiatives to achieve target outcomes. The CEO will lead staff in establishing an outcome-based culture underpinned by teamwork and collaboration. Additionally, the CEO will provide the Board with comprehensive information, analysis and timely advice in relation to all relevant matters affecting BISA.
The ability to cultivate and maintain a network of relationships among stakeholders including State and Federal Government Departments, other external organisations and the community is essential in this role to ensure BISA reaches its potential as a vibrant and well-connected service organisation. The development and enhancement of partnerships to gain mutual benefit and efficiencies is paramount to this role.
The CEO will operate with a high degree of independence in achieving Board objectives and priorities.
The CEO will be responsible to:
- Implement the strategic directions of BISA, as approved by the Board.
- Lead, imbed, and support a culture of continuous improvement in quality, service delivery and business performance.
- Ensure the organisation’s culture and operations are consistent with the vision mission, objectives, values and policies as approved by the Board.
- Take personal responsibility to achieve outcomes and deliverables for the organisation. Ensure this accountable, outcome-based mentality is an inherent part of the BISA culture.
- Communicate and build effective working relationships with community members, relevant government and non-government organisations and funding entities
- Operate within financial constraints. Monitor and control expenditure across all areas of BISA.
- Identify and pursue grant applications, supplementary funding, and sponsorship and fund-raising opportunities.
Why Work at Brain Injury SA (BISA)?
Organisational Purpose:
As a Peak Body and a Service Provider, Brain Injury SA works with and for the acquired brain injury (ABI) community to:
- Empower people to determine and work towards their goals
- Provide tailored and accessible therapy services to maximise quality of life
- Assist in addressing barriers and issues arising from living with disabilities
- Support families and carers
- Advocate for and work to deliver increased community and government awareness, inclusion and assistance for people living with ABI
- Continuously improve the value and quality of services through research, evaluation, and development
Organisational Values:
Empathy – we work humbly alongside our participants with appreciation of their viewpoint and their ownership of their lives
Respect – we listen to understand, give value to the choices of participants and create dignity in the provision and receipt of assistance
Empowerment – we engage our participants in addressing the needs they define, encouraging, supporting and growing their confidence to drive the changes they seek
Accountability – we are committed to creating trust in our service provision through honesty, transparency and inclusion in decision making and integrity in our practices
Drive – to be innovative and work efficiently, striving for continuous improvement with positive impact for our participants with a quest to continuously improve our services
Collaboration – we recognise that working together and with others achieves more than working alone
At BISA we pride ourselves on:
- Being a values driven organisation with a genuine commitment to assisting people with brain injury
- The value we place on our employees and their wellbeing
- Competitive salary arrangements that reward your skills and experience
- Providing flexibility to accommodate life/work balance
- Supporting our staff to grow their knowledge and be empowered to do their job well
- Feeling connected as a staff team through our shared purpose
- Enjoying what we do and having fun within a supportive and collaborative work culture
As an Employee at BISA you can enjoy:
- A workplace that supports your development as a professional and values your contribution
- Full administration support
- Regular internal training as an interdisciplinary team and within your discipline
- Financial assistance to develop your areas of interest through personally tailored professional development
- Professional supervision to support you in your role and develop your career goals