Chief Executive Officer

• Lead a nationally respected peak body dedicated to the advancement of specialist general surgery in Australia
• Drive strategy, governance, and advocacy outcomes with impact across education, workforce planning, and healthcare policy
• Partner with a high calibre Board and committed team to shape the future of general surgical care
• Full-time | Melbourne Location

About the Organisation
General Surgeons Australia (GSA) is the professional body representing Specialist General Surgeons in Australia. As a non-profit, fellowship-based organisation, GSA exists to ensure the provision of high quality, comprehensive general surgical services to all Australians from emergency to planned procedures.

GSA supports the profession through education, advocacy, research, audit, and specialist training initiatives. It works in collaboration with medical colleges, governments, and health stakeholders to position general surgery as a respected and sustainable career pathway, while advancing workforce planning and the highest standards of care.

Vision
To maintain Specialist General Surgery as a respected, prestigious, and rewarding surgical career and to meet the evolving surgical needs of patients across Australia.

Values
Excellence
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Accountability
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Collaboration
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Commitment
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Sustainability
About The Role
Reporting to the GSA Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading the strategic, governance, and advocacy functions of the organisation, ensuring alignment with GSA's mission to promote excellence in surgical care, education, and workforce planning.

The CEO works closely with the Board and the Deputy CEO/Director of Operations to deliver strategic priorities and support day to day operations. This includes oversight of key areas such as finance, HR, events, partnerships, and special projects - while actively contributing to stakeholder engagement and policy influence at both national and regional levels.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to influence the future of surgical services in Australia and drive meaningful outcomes for members, the health system, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Lead the development and delivery of GSA's strategic plan in partnership with the Board
• Provide timely, high level advice to the Board on opportunities and risks
• Uphold strong governance and regulatory compliance across the organisation

Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and operational performance
• Support the delivery of events, training, and member programs
• Ensure alignment between day to day operations and long term strategic objectives

Advocacy & External Relations

• Represent GSA to governments, health stakeholders, and external partners
• Advocate for funding, workforce planning, and policy outcomes aligned with general surgical needs
• Build productive relationships with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, state governments, and medical associations

Stakeholder Engagement & Member Value

• Engage with members to understand needs and deliver value-added initiatives
• Ensure effective communication across all platforms and member touchpoints
• Promote inclusion, diversity, and collaboration across surgical specialties and regions

Workforce & Education

• Support the development of education and training pathways in general surgery
• Contribute to research, audit, and professional development programs
• Partner on workforce initiatives to ensure the sustainability of the profession

Why Join GSA?

• Lead a national organisation committed to excellence in surgical care and education
• Collaborate with a high-impact Board and a passionate, values-led team
• Represent a profession that plays a vital role in Australia's health system
• Opportunity to influence national policy and workforce planning
• Competitive remuneration and hybrid working arrangements

About You

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally in a healthcare, member-based, or policy focused organisation
• Strong governance, operational, and financial management skills
• Deep understanding of advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and healthcare systems
• The ability to collaborate effectively with medical professionals and build trust across diverse groups
• A strategic mindset, sound judgement, and a value led approach

Governance qualifications (e.g. AICD) and experience in not-for-profit or professional membership organisations will be highly regarded.

How To Apply
Please apply using the
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The closing date for applications is
5pm Thursday 30th October
- however, applications will be reviewed as received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
For a confidential discussion or a copy of the candidate information pack please email

Beaumont People has been retained to recruit for this position on behalf of General Surgeons Australia.
Please direct all enquiries
to Jo Brown or Alma Raheem.

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.