Lead Strategy. Amplify Voices. Champion Change.
- Strategic, outward-facing CEO role with a deeply human mission
- Salary ranging $120-140K + super + salary packaging + relocation considered
- Partner with a values-driven Board and team at a pivotal growth moment
- Bring your heart and head to this legacy-building leadership opportunity
For Every Step After Stroke — That’s Our Why
For more than 45 years, the Stroke Recovery Association (SRA) has championed people living with the impacts of Stroke across New South Wales. A trusted, independent and member-led organisation, SRA provides a vital network of support clubs, choirs, education initiatives and advocacy services for Stroke survivors, carers and their families.
With a proud grassroots history, SRA is evolving — investing in digital inclusion, diverse funding and sector leadership to extend its reach and impact. Our values are people-first: we prioritise lived experience, promote inclusion and champion the rights of individuals navigating life after Stroke.
Now, we’re seeking a leader who shares our vision — someone ready to guide SRA through the next phase of strategy, sustainability, and visibility.
Learn more at www.strokensw.org.au
Step Into a Role That Shapes Recovery
Stroke Recovery Association is looking for a full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) based in Ryde, NSW.
This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role reporting to the Board and overseeing the operational, policy and advocacy functions of the organisation.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading a small, passionate team to deliver strategic and operational priorities
- Representing SRA across media, government, health and disability sectors
- Building partnerships and alliances that elevate SRA’s voice and impact
- Overseeing governance, compliance, funding and organisational sustainability
- Driving values-led culture, inclusivity and internal alignment
- Leading advocacy informed by lived experience and community voice
- Championing innovation in digital engagement and revenue streams
- Guiding transformation to expand reach and relevance
- Acting as spokesperson and trusted advisor to the Board
- Travelling across NSW to connect with members and stakeholders
The Kind of Leader We’re Looking For
To qualify, you will need tertiary qualifications in business, health, social impact, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit, disability, health, or community sectors.
Additionally, the following experience and qualities will be highly valued:
- Strategic leadership and governance capability
- Demonstrated ability to lead public advocacy and systemic change
- Proven success in building sustainable organisations and partnerships
- Experience working with member-led or community organisations
- Comfort navigating complexity and sensitive public issues
- Experience supporting culturally diverse or digitally excluded communities
As our ideal candidate, you will possess emotional intelligence, empathy and a genuine commitment to people-first leadership. You are collaborative, values-aligned and passionate about equity and inclusion — someone who balances big-picture thinking with real-world execution.
This is a career-defining opportunity for a courageous and strategic leader ready to shape the future of stroke recovery in NSW — and to do so with heart, vision, and impact.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
This role offers a base salary range of $120-140K + super, with access to:
- Salary packaging (up to $15,990)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development and coaching support
- Relocation support (negotiable for the right candidate)
- A supportive, purpose-driven Board and team
- Free parking, phone, laptop and EAP
- The opportunity to create meaningful systemic impact
Be the Voice. Lead the Change.
Stroke Recovery Association is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of Stroke, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse candidates, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ communities.
We believe that diverse voices strengthen our work — and everyone deserves a seat at the table.
We are reviewing applications as they are received, so don’t delay.
Apply today via SEEK and bring your leadership, heart and purpose to a role that matters — for communities, families and futures shaped by stroke recovery.
