Women in Media Australia (WiM) is a nationwide, registered charity supporting and developingwomen working across the media industry, including broadcasting, production, journalism, advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, digital and entertainment. With a national community of more than 6,500 professionals and committees in every state and territory, WiM advances gender equality, strengthens leadership and economic participation, and fosters safer, more respectful workplaces. 

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Following its 2026 strategic review, WiM is establishing a new organisational structure and entering an important phase of growth. 

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The Opportunity 

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Reporting to the Board through the Chair, WiM's first Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation's strategy, people, operations and performance. This is a rare opportunity to shape how women in Australia's media industry are supported, connected and represented, while building a financially sustainable, professionalised organisation for the future.

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The immediate mandate is to lead WiM through its transformation. The CEO will grow and diversify revenue across partnerships, events including a national conference and gala oration, leadership programs, research, donors and grants, build WiM's profile as a trusted national voice for gender equity, and lead an inclusive, high-performance culture across a small team, contractors, volunteers and state and territory committees, while ensuring sound governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.

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About you

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You are a purpose-led executive with significant senior leadership experience, ideally in a member-based, not-for-profit, media, professional association or advocacy organisation. You bring proven revenue, partnership and commercial development capability, strong financial acumen, and the credibility to influence diverse senior stakeholders. You are hands-on and adaptable, equally comfortable advising a skills-based Board, representing WiM externally and working directly with a lean team. Above all, you hold a deep commitment to gender equity, diversity and inclusion.

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The details

• Term: 12 months to 31 December 2027, with a further 12-month option, subject to contract terms and Board approval

• Commencement: January 2027

• 0.8 FTE

• Location: flexible within Australia, with Sydney/Australian Eastern time zone preferred

• Some interstate travel and evening events require

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How to apply

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Please submit a brief cover letter and CV outlining how your experience aligns with the position description to work@womeninmedia.com.au. Applications close Friday 30 October 2026, 9:00am AEDT.  WiM strongly encourages applications from women with diverse backgrounds, including First Nations women and women from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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For more information, visit www.womeninmedia.com.au.

For specific role enquiries, please email work@womeninmedia.com.au and we will be in contact within 1-2 business days.

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