About the Company
Capricorn Helicopter Rescue (CapRescue) is a non-profit organisation that provides vital emergency transport, rescue and retrieval services for the people of Central Queensland.
About the Role
To continue delivering a world standard service to the community, CapRescue is seeking a motivated and innovative Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of development. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing, and integrating the strategic direction of the service, making major corporate decisions, managing the service's overall resources and operations, and communicating with the board of directors, management team, and major stakeholders. Based in Rockhampton, QLD, the CEO ensures the service is operating towards implementation of the corporate strategy, is aware of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for expansion, customer base, markets, new industry developments and standards, and fundraising opportunities. Reporting to the Board, the CEO is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the organisation, maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders, delivering operational excellence and maintaining commercial viability, providing leadership and inspiration for staff, partners, stakeholders and the community.
Essential Requirements
- Outstanding track record of effective strategic leadership and significant achievements at an executive level for a minimum of 5 years
- Business acumen with demonstrated success in relationship management and building and diversifying organisational revenue
- Experience with not for profit organisations, health and emergency services
- Strong relationship management experience and effective negotiation skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to communicate accessibly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated financial management capabilities at an executive level
- A clear understanding of, and an ability to effectively manage, aviation risk and an ability to ensure the health and safety of all staff, crews, volunteers and partners
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in management, marketing, social sciences, business administration, or a related field
- Experience in the aviation sector, disaster management and provision of health services
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your alignment to the selection criteria by 30 August 2026.