Executive Director, Australian-American Fulbright Commission

Bilateral exchanges, binational governance, joint decision-making, and public/private funding and partnerships are the signature attributes of the Australian-American Fulbright Commission. It is committed to creating opportunities, facilitating partnerships, and serving communities of higher education in both countries in the spirit of mutual understanding and international cooperation. Consequently, the Commission’s Executive Director is a high-profile management role, with responsibility for strategic and operational leadership.

Reporting to the Board, whose honorary co-chairs are the Australian Prime Minister and the U.S. Ambassador to Australia, the Executive Director will lead, manage and represent the Commission while developing strategies to grow its scope and raise the profile of its scholarships. The Executive Director will optimize governance and financial performance; build strong stakeholder relationships and provider partnerships; garner event and program sponsorship; and lead a talented team of
international exchange professionals and support staff.

Experience at CEO or senior management level in a business; government agency; or non-profit organization is required, together with outstanding interpersonal and representational skills. Demonstrable success in business development, marketing and profile-raising, including external communications and media management, will hallmark the successful candidate. A track record in fundraising, philanthropy or volunteer programs, or other not-for-profit activities, will be highly regarded, as will an understanding of research and/or academic environments. Relevant tertiary qualifications are expected. 

Comprehensive position information is available from admin@amandaorourke.com.au (Ref No. 1051). Potential candidates should request this information as a first step. After review, further enquiries may be directed to Amanda O'Rourke at Amanda O'Rourke Executive Search on 0452 199 031.