About Life Skills Victoria:

Life Skills Victoria’s Head Office, in Moe, is located within the growing and dynamic regional centre of Latrobe City. Latrobe City has a bright future and is a vibrant place to live and work, celebrating a connected and diverse community. Life Skills Victoria (LSV) was established in the 1970s by parents of children with disabilities and like-minded professionals who wanted to ensure that their adult children could have a locally based centre that provided quality services, training, and opportunities to participate in their own community.

Officially opening their first centre of excellence in 1986. Since then, the organisation has grown to include a Community Hub and a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) together with two developing social enterprises. LSV is a not-for-profit, for purpose organisation.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact as it further develops and strengthens its profile.

The CEO will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the strategic direction, leading significant growth across all divisions, ensuring financial sustainability, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The CEO will be a strong and highly regarded people leader and positive role model and will have both the skills and experience to lead the organisation at a time of significant challenges and opportunities in the provision of supports and services to the community.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the community services and disability sector, NFP sector or related fields who can demonstrate sound experience in driving successful outcomes and a passion for serving the community, and the leadership acumen to drive organisational excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic leadership
• Quality service delivery and continuous improvement
• Human resources and people leadership
• Financial and resource management
• Operational excellence
• Community engagement
• Compliance and reporting
• Leadership and governance
• Advocacy and influence

Full list of Key Selection Criteria and Responsibilities included within Position Description and Candidate Pack.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive industry Salary of $140,000 - $160,000
• Above award super contribution (12%)
• Company Vehicle
• Five weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging (More information included in candidate pack)
• Professional development opportunities

Full list of Benefits and Salary Packing information included within Position Description and Candidate Pack.

How to apply:

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Cover letter addressing Key Selection Criteria

All applications MUST be received via the GBS Recruitment website (www.gbsrecruitment.com.au) Job #861913 and must include a current resume and a cover letter clearly addressing the above Key Selection Criteria.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check, Police Check, Finance Check and NDIS worker screening check.

Please download the full candidate pack including position description and key selection criteria in the attachment below.