• For purpose, values led, growth organisation
• Social, economic and community impact
• Attractive compensation package (NFP salary packaging)

About Us

Kiama Community College Limited is a highly reputable not-for-profit adult community and high school education provider serving the communities of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.  

With 80 staff and an annual turnover of $5,000,000, we train in excess of 1,200 students annually.

Our purpose is “To empower, educate and connect individuals for a socially and economically inclusive community”.

Our values drive our behaviours. We are best known for our inclusive learning environments and our strong, collaborative and diverse community agency partnerships.  

Our strengths are in engaging and enhancing the employability of people experiencing a broad range of barriers.  To achieve this we are:

• NESA registered Non-Government School
• Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
• Registered NDIS provider

About the Role

Stepping onto a ‘path well paved’, the new CEO is charged with executing the 10 year strategic plan early into its term. The CEO is supported and enabled by a capable team of Leaders, Educators, Support Workers, Administrators and Board members. The CEO has remit for a substantial Adult Community Education operation, spanning two campuses plus extensive outreach, and a small alternative high school known as Shoalhaven River College.

Delivering Vocational Education Training (VET) and school sector excellence, the agenda is one of innovation, double digit growth and realising potential.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on the strategic plan 
• Maintain organisational stability and strong student outcomes
• Manage and report to the Board on strategy, operations, performance and outcomes
• Effective leadership of Adult Community Education and High School operations
• Role model the behaviours of a values led and high performing team
• Drive reputation and advocacy outcomes to position the organisation in the regions
• Strengthen community and industry partnerships
• Promote excellence and impact at every turn
• Preserve strong cultural workings
• Secure the organisation’s viability through fiscally responsible decisions; identifying new funding andrevenue streams
• Ensure audit, risk, compliance and all legal obligations are met
• Understand and work within policy and government frameworks

About You

Proven, purpose led and persuasive, your calling is social impact.

Unwavering in your conviction and commitment, your personal vision is of the infinite possibilities when education, empowerment, inclusion and opportunity come together.

Your passion is infectious and you easily inspire others.

A natural leader, you are discerning and your authenticity attracts and drives change.

Your background may be broad but the common thread has always been to unify and align, creating something for the betterment of others. This means that you have successfully delivered compelling communications.

You’ve led teams, delivered meaningful outcomes, advocated, sought and fought for funding. You are strategic in your thinking and operationally excellent in your execution.

You may be a seasoned CEO or growing into your next role. First and foremost, you are of service to others.

Essential:

• Demonstrable leadership experience 
• Proven competencies in strategic execution; people & culture; financial management; risk & compliance; stakeholder engagement; operational excellence; reputation and advocacy
• Working with Children (WWCC) check [current or in application at time of applying]
• Commitment to social, community and economic learning outcomes

Ideally:

• For Purpose/Not For Profit/Community Services/VET background or similar
• Enabling others experiencing disadvantage
• Relevant Tertiary qualifications

What’s in it for you?

• Impact and outcome - make a real, visible and meaningful difference to the lives of many
• Lead a team of capable and committed people who equally share your conviction
• Leverage a workplace culture that promotes inclusivity, flexibility and craft mastery
• Work from one of Australia’s sought after naturally beautiful regions
• An attractive NFP salary packaging benefit
• The support of a voluntary, multi-disciplined, constructive and talented community Board