Premium Content:

WA AIDS Council advertises for new CEO to lead the organisation

The Western Australian AIDS Council has advertised the position of CEO as they begin the search for a new leader.

- Advertisement -

CEO David Kernohan stepped down from leading the organisation in November, and now the hunt is on for his replacement.

The board of WAAC is after someone who can  provide “strategic leadership for the organisation during a period of considerable change in the not for profit sector and the global response to HIV prevention and treatment.”

The advertisement of the position says the CEO has diverse responsibilities including ensuring excellent service delivery to community members, managing existing relationships and partnerships with the public and private sectors including funders, the medical and research fraternity and community groups and developing the ongoing professionalism of its staff and volunteers.

Other responsibilities include investigating new funding opportunities within the public and private sectors, contributing to policy development and advocacy at a state and national level and overseeing the ongoing evaluation of WAAC’s services.

Read the full advertisement at the WA AIDS Council website.

OIP Staff


Latest

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

PHOTOS | More fabulous snaps from Pride Parade 2025

Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Newsletter

Don't miss

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.

PHOTOS | More fabulous snaps from Pride Parade 2025

Pride WA’s Pride Parade took to the streets of Northbridge on Saturday, 29 November.

Cory Bernardi to join One Nation and run for South Australian parliament

The former senator was previously a member of the Liberal party before forming his own Australian Conservatives brand.

On This Gay Day | Liberace died in 1987 of an AIDS related illness

So many things happened on this day in history.

Introducing Sam Ashby, he used to be Smashby

Last year the artist known as Smashby headed into the Big Brother UK house, and people got to know Sam Ashby the young man...

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancel the party

The annual Mardi Gras Party has been cancelled for 2026.