About the Organisation
Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) is the peak body representing professional entry medical education, training and research across Australia and New Zealand. Our 24 member medical schools play a pivotal role in shaping the future medical workforce through high quality education, policy leadership, and sector collaboration.

You as the CEO will work closely with the President and Executive Committee and will be responsible for organisational leadership, strategic advocacy, member engagement, team culture, and operational excellence.

The Role
Strategic Leadership

• Lead the delivery of the organisation’s current strategic plan and guide the development of the next planning cycle.
• Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, education institutions, and sector stakeholders.
• Ensure Medical Deans continues to influence national policy across health, education and workforce matters.

Operational & Organisational Management

• Oversee all organisational operations, including governance, compliance, risk, budgeting and contract management.
• Lead and support a high performing, experienced team; promote a positive, collaborative and stable culture.
• Provide clear, timely reporting and advice to the Executive Committee and members.

Advocacy, Policy & External Engagement

• Act as a key representative of the organisation with government, regulators, peak bodies and the media.
• Develop clear policy positions, prepare briefing materials, and support evidence informed advocacy.
• Advance Medical Deans’ visibility, credibility and influence across the health and education landscape.

Member & Stakeholder Relationships

• Build strong, trusted relationships with member medical schools across Australia and New Zealand.
• Enhance member engagement, ensuring transparent communication and consistent value delivery.

About You
Essential Experience

• Senior executive experience within health, education, government, or a related professional or membership based organisation.
• Proven capability in leading teams, managing organisational performance, and supporting culture.
• Experience working with Boards, committees or senior governance structures.
• Strong advocacy, stakeholder management and external representation skills.

Desirable Capabilities & Background

• Familiarity with the health, medical or higher education sectors.
• Experience developing policy and engaging with government.
• Qualifications or experience in management, law, governance or public policy (e.g., MBA, AICD or equivalent).
• Ability to analyse data, inform decision making and manage complex information.

Leadership Qualities

• Confident, mature and emotionally intelligent leadership style.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong judgement, political acumen, and the ability to operate autonomously.
• Collaborative, approachable, and aligned with the values of the organisation.

Why Join Medical Deans?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected organisation with national influence across medical education and workforce policy. As CEO, you will work closely with university leaders, contribute to sector wide advancement, and guide a capable, committed team.

Medical Deans offers:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to drive meaningful sector wide impact
• Support for professional development (including AICD, leadership coaching)
• A collegial, down to earth organisational culture

Interested?
Please APPLY NOW.

Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.

To request more information regarding this exciting position, please reach out to us at connect@beaumontexec.com.au

Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand. Please direct all enquiries to Jo Brown or Anannya Jain.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.