Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF’s actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing MSF Australia’s strategic and operational activities, ensuring effective and timely support for global MSF medical operations through funding, staffing, partnerships, and advocacy. This role champions the organisation’s core values, embedding them throughout all levels of the organisation.

Leading by example, the Executive Director fosters a culture of ethical decision-making, cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and accountability both within Australia and across the global MSF movement.

In line with MSF Australia’s Constitution, the Executive Director advances the organisation’s social mission and delivers on its long-term strategic goals. As MSF enters its new global strategic cycle (2026–2031), the Executive Director will implement MSF Australia’s strategic plan, aligning local efforts with international priorities.

The Executive Director ensures that MSF Australia remains strategically aligned with the wider movement while upholding MSF’s fundamental principles of independence, neutrality, and impartiality.

Applications:

Oxford HR is managing recruitment for this role. Please apply via this link: MSF Australia Executive Director

Preference will be given to candidates who have the legal right to work in Australia at the time of application.