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The organisationCerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) is a global leader in cerebral palsy research, services and assistive technology innovation. As the worlds largest private funder of cerebral palsy research, CPA integrates research, clinical expertise, service delivery and technology to deliver measurable outcomes for people with disability. Through its worldclass interventions and its innovation accelerator, Remarkable, CPA connects research, entrepreneurship and emerging technology to advance inclusion and impact. With over an 80year legacy, CPA supports thousands of Australian families, contributes to a 50 million+ global cerebral palsy community, and mobilises more than 2,500 employees and 150,000 donors and partners to deliver sustainable, systemlevel change. CPA offer a diverse service delivery portfolio ranging from childhood intervention, therapy services, home & community supports, supported employment and supported independent living. CPA are here for every age, every stage and every ability.The opportunityThis is a senior enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping and safeguarding Cerebral Palsy Alliances external reputation, brand and organisational narrative. Sitting at a strategic level and operating in close partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, this role exists to ensure CPA is positioned clearly, consistently and credibly with all external stakeholders who influence trust, understanding and impact.Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer Corporate, the Head of External Relations & Brand will:Lead CPAs enterprise brand and external relations strategy, setting clear positioning and narrative guardrails aligned to Strategy 2030Act as the organisations reputation steward, providing strategic advice to the CEO and Executive on risk, opportunity and public voiceDefine and embed a compelling organisational story that aligns advocacy, research, services, innovation and fundraising into a coherent external narrativeStrengthen CPAs Employer Value Proposition in partnership with People & Culture, ensuring external messaging reflects culture, values and workforce experienceAbout youYou are an experienced brand, corporate affairs or external relations leader who has operated at enterprise level within complex, hightrust environments. You bring strategic judgement, commercial maturity and the confidence to influence at Executive and Board level.Demonstrated experience leading brand or reputation strategy at national scaleProven ability to advise CEOs and senior executives on external positioning and reputational riskExperience building governance frameworks that enable decentralised teams to engage externally with clarity and disciplineStrong stakeholder acumen across media, government, partners and sector leadersA clear commitment to purpose and an appreciation for operating within missionled or regulated environmentsWhats on OfferThis is not a campaignbased marketing role. It is an enterprise mandate to shape the public voice and longterm reputation resilience of one of Australias most respected purposedriven organisations.Direct influence with the CEO and Executive Leadership TeamA rare opportunity to steward and evolve the organisational narrative of a nationally recognised brandEnterprise scope across advocacy, research, services and innovationThe ability to strengthen employer brand in a competitive workforce environmentMeaningful impact for people with cerebral palsy in Australia and globallyWorking for an organisation with a strong team culture, where staff are proud to work for CPA.How to ApplyFor a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Lincoln Gould, Associate Partner of The Orchard Talent Group on or email . To apply please submit your current CV via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.Closing date: Sunday 22nd March 2026The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr