Conducting an Executive Search for Directors to Strengthen Consumer Empowerment and Drive Strategic Industry Collaboration in an Alternative Dispute Organisation
The Brief
Future Leadership™ partnered with an independent advocacy body focused on the wellbeing and support of a specific demographic within indigenous communities.
This critical leadership and advocacy role required extensive engagement with communities, providing independent advice to Ministers, government departments and other relevant stakeholders. The CEO would need experience at executive level to be able to work constructively with the dynamics inherent in developing a new organization and proven capability to strategically shape and sustain its direction, culture, services and good governance while advancing public policy and championing the needs of the community. Leadership in a public policy context was a critical element as was knowledge and experience working in these communities and organisations governed by these communities.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
An extensive briefing and consultation process was undertaken with a breadth of stakeholders to understand and refine the key attributes and skills for the position and develop a well-defined ideal candidate profile.
Consultation with Indigenous leaders across Australia combined with conversations with our extensive network of Indigenous contacts was undertaken to identify potential candidates from a range of areas including health, family welfare, protection and the justice system.
Emerging Capabilities
Governance and Compliance
Establishes, champions, and measures the effectiveness of an organisation’s regulatory and reporting systems. Identifies and evaluates risks and develops strategies to mitigate risk.
Culture and Engagement
Fosters a positive culture, creating a sense of belonging and inclusiveness. Creates an environment that encourages diverse perspectives and facilitates a psychologically safe environment.
Stakeholder Relations
Establishes rapport with stakeholders, builds and sustains trusted and collaborative relationships. Identifies and draws on relevant and diverse perspectives and integrates them to support productive interactions.
Strategy and Purpose
Develops and leads strategy for the function/organisation, taking a broad and long-term perspective. Communicates and gains buy-in to organisational goals and vision, promoting change initiatives.
Communication and Influence
Communicates with clarity and impact to facilitate individual and collective understanding, inspire action and enable information exchange. Leverages human-centric communication and storytelling to effectively influence stakeholders across the physical and virtual realms.
The Outcome
Future Leadership™ successfully delivered two exceptional appointees over two recruitment cycles:
- 2017 Appointment: A distinguished Aboriginal leader with a strong background in advocacy, health, and reconciliation efforts.
- 2022 Appointment: A highly respected lawyer and advocate with deep expertise in policy, strategic advocacy, and law reform. This appointee was well-positioned to advance the organisation’s mission and strengthen its impact.
Both appointments demonstrated the organisation’s commitment to community-led advocacy and impactful leadership.
