Chief Executive Officer

The Alastair Swayn Foundation | Canberra ACT, Australia | Full time The Alastair Swayn Foundation is seeking a person with exceptional leadership and governance skills, and capabilities and a passion for Australian design – a person who will work with the boards to forge successful partnerships and influence the future and quality of practice, education, design talent and innovation in Australia. Highly respected charitable not-for-profit organisation Diverse CEO role reporting to experienced Boards Provide visionary direction led by lived experience and expertise working within Australian design or similar areas (for example, cultural institutions or related significant events/festivals, the arts, design research or education) Canberra based role (a mandatory requirement) Tertiary qualifications in design or related fields would be highly desirable A starting salary of $140,000 (subject to negotiation) + superannuation for a three-year contract with option to renew. HOW TO APPLY Your application will need to include: A short pitch of no more than two pages outlining why you are interested in the role, what attributes you offer as a CEO having regard to the key responsibilities, relevant career history and achievements, and your leadership attributes. A short form resumé (two pages maximum) including contact details of two referees. Applications close: Friday 22 November 2024. Interviews will be conducted for shortlisted applicants shortly afterwards. CONTACT The contact for this position is Ms Lorraine Johnson at . She will liaise with Annabelle Pegrum, Chair of The Swayn, and a director of the Foundation, as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr