Executive Director (CEO)

• Lead Strategy and Growth
• Sydney-based; Work from home
• Competitive package + PBI/NFP Salary Packaging

About the Organisation

Founded in 1958, the Endocrine Society of Australia (ESA) is the national peak body for endocrinology, representing over 1,100 medical specialists, researchers, and trainees. Operating as a registered charity under the RACP, ESA advances research, clinical excellence, professional education, and public policy advocacy across hormone health, diabetes, thyroid disease, and reproductive medicine.

About the Role

In this newly created role reporting to the President and Council, you will lead ESA through an exciting phase of growth and transformation. You will drive strategic priorities, strengthen governance, diversify revenue through new programs, grants and sponsorships, oversee operations, expand education and elevate national health advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Partner with Council to execute strategy, drive growth, and lead day-to-day operations.
• Financial & Commercial Growth: Manage operational budgets, investments, and revenue generation through sponsorships, grants, and partnerships.
• Governance & Compliance: Maintain fiduciary standards, meeting administration, and ACNC compliance.
• Stakeholder & Member Engagement: Oversee scientific meetings, research grants, and member services while leading government and industry advocacy.

About You

You are an adaptable, values-driven executive leader with a strong appreciation for medical science and health policy.

• Proven executive leadership within a peak body, member association, or health/education NFP.
• Track record of working effectively with a Board/Council on governance and charity compliance.
• Success in growing funding streams through corporate partnerships, grants, and fundraising.
• Strong financial literacy managing budgets and reserve investments.
• Outstanding communication, advocacy, and stakeholder relationship skills.
• A hands-on, self-motivated approach that balances high-level vision with operational execution.

The Offer

This Australia-wide role offers full work-from-home flexibility (ideally based in Sydney or accessible to major metros for key stakeholder meetings). The position is offered as a permanent full-time or 4-day part-time role featuring a competitive executive package and a high-impact platform to shape public health advocacy, support scientific discovery, and improve clinical outcomes across Australia.

To confidentially discuss this opportunity further, please call Lisa Pratt on 0493 632 441 or Barry Viénet on 0427 406 325 from Johnson Recruitment.

Applications made directly to ESA for this position, including from third-party suppliers, will be forwarded to Johnson Recruitment.

Johnson Recruitment actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.