Executive Director

An Executive Director oversees the strategic direction and operational management of an organisation. You might work in a non-profit, corporate, or governmental setting. Executive Directors focus on developing and implementing policies, leading senior management teams, and ensuring the organisation's financial stability. You’ll be responsible for setting long-term goals, managing budgets, and representing the organisation in external affairs.

Executive Directors play a crucial role in shaping the future of the organisation. You’ll need to be visionary, strategic, and able to lead effectively. Strong communication skills and the ability to make high-stakes decisions are essential. You'll work closely with stakeholders to ensure the organisation meets its objectives and adheres to its mission.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a executive director?

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BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Blended, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $6,068
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Policy Specialist
Investigator Court Administrator Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Film Producer Engagement Manager Strategic Advisor Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager International Project Manager Climate Scientist Policy Researcher Editorial Writer Creative Writer Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lobbyist International Development Worker Solutions Architect Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Claims Specialist Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Superintendent Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Contract Specialist Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Development Manager Risk Consultant Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant Resource Economist Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Business Process Analyst Project Director Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Operations Analyst International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Customer Relationship Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Business Specialist Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Reporting Analyst Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Head of Procurement Team Administrator Service Director Presales Consultant Regional Manager Area Manager General Manager ICT Project Manager Creative Entrepreneur Governance Coordinator Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Account Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer National Security Adviser RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Logistician Customer Success Manager Innovation Coordinator
+ 248 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Policy Specialist Investigator Court Administrator Financial Regulator Records Manager Museum Director Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Film Producer Engagement Manager Strategic Advisor Palaeontologist Transport Manager Geochemist Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Meteorologist IT Specialist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Partnerships Manager International Project Manager Climate Scientist Policy Researcher Editorial Writer Creative Writer Business Leader Diversity Consultant Travel Operator Cluster Manager Cost Controller Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lobbyist International Development Worker Solutions Architect Commercial Analyst Agile Business Analyst Program Coordinator Relationship Manager Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Claims Specialist Scrum Master Performance Manager Workshop Supervisor Retention Specialist Grants Officer Facilities Coordinator Workforce Analyst Operations Specialist Procurement Consultant Category Specialist Retail Executive Procurement Manager Superintendent Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Contract Specialist Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Development Manager Risk Consultant Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Strategy Manager Organisational Development Consultant Resource Economist Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Business Process Analyst Project Director Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Operations Analyst International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Technical Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Customer Relationship Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Global Account Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Plant Manager Drilling Supervisor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Catchment Officer Business Specialist Business Services Manager Business Development Executive Sales Engineer Reporting Analyst Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Dog Trainer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Gaffer Driller Grip Clinical Coder Bakery Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Reservations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Fitness Centre Manager Gym Manager Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant Assistant Broker Financial Assistant Fraud Analyst Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Innovation Strategist Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Financial Controller Accounting Manager Radio Producer Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Head of Procurement Team Administrator Service Director Presales Consultant Regional Manager Area Manager General Manager ICT Project Manager Creative Entrepreneur Governance Coordinator Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Team Leader Supervisor Office Manager Project Coordinator Assistant Manager Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Social Media Strategist Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Winemaker Sustainable Farmer Aquaculture Manager Bank Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Conservation Manager Venue Manager Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Student Experience Officer Strata Manager Event Planner Innovation Manager Chief Innovation Officer Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Account Manager Information Officer Landfill Supervisor Sports Facility Manager Life Coach Customer Service Officer National Security Adviser RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer Investigation Manager Logistician Customer Success Manager Innovation Coordinator + 248 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator
Scheduler Project Coordinator Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Sales Analyst Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Trade Waste Officer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Property Consultant Property Developer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Policy Researcher Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Service Delivery Manager Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Senior Business Analyst Business Process Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst
+ 199 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Project Coordinator Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager ICT Sales Assistant Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Chief Innovation Officer Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Social Media Strategist Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Sales Analyst Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Drilling Supervisor Concreter Driller Duty Manager (Police Force) Apiarist Senior Compliance Officer Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Trade Waste Officer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Property Consultant Property Developer Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Communications Officer Media Analyst Communications Strategist Policy Specialist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Public Service Officer Student Recruitment Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Policy Researcher Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Marketing Executive Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Service Delivery Manager Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Senior Business Analyst Business Process Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst + 199 more
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80120

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Blended, Online
18 months
$12,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Blended, Online
18 months
$12,995
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $106,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Executive Master of Business Administration

On Campus
12 - 23 months
$0 - $70,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Leadership and Management?

20th April 2021)

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?

6th May 2021)

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Business?

9th September 2021)