• Inner West Sydney
• Homelessness, CHSP and TEI programs
• Highly engaged local community
• Financially sound and secured funding

About Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) is a not-for-profit organisation working across the inner western suburbs of Sydney since 1977. NNC works with the whole community, with a particular focus on those experiencing homelessness and social isolation. In all that we do, NNC is committed to justice, inclusion, action and fun. NNC delivers:

• a DCJ funded Specialist Homelessness Service for people who are at risk of homelessness and social isolation, particularly those who are living in Boarding Houses and those who are rough sleeping and has engaged and trained community members in a voluntary capacity who connect with people sleeping rough.
• Commonwealth Home Support Program funded social support programs for individuals and groups who are ageing and socially isolated with a focus on multicultural CALD communities
• a small DCJ funded Targeted Early Intervention program for children and families with a particular focus on local social housing residents.

NNC also champions the unique creative ‘Newtown vibe’ and has hosted an array of social and cultural events (including the Newtown Festival). NNC currently has an annual fundraiser – Newtopian Sleepout – in addition to a small pool of regular donors and local business supporters. The core programs are supported, and in some instances delivered by a trained group of active volunteers.

About the role

Working with the board, the CEO ensures that NNC is meeting its legislative and funding obligations, delivering high quality and culturally safe services, and identifying opportunities to innovate, advocate and partner in order to achieve greater social impact. The initial priorities of the role are:

• Developing the next strategic plan for 2023 and beyond
• Reviewing NNC's fundraising and events strategy
• Ensuring a successful move to NNC's new premises
• Determining the future of NNC's aged care program post 2023

Essential criteria

1. Commitment to the purpose and values of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
2. Experience in a senior leadership role and working with a Board
3. Demonstrated experience leading a high performing team with a positive and cohesive team culture
4. Experience in developing, implementing and communicating strategy
5. Experience overseeing successful delivery of outcomes across diverse program areas
6. Financial management experience including formulating and monitoring budgets and setting and achieving financial and fundraising goals
7. Demonstrated experience in contract and stakeholder relationship management
8. Cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
9. Relevant tertiary qualifications

Additional Requirements for this position:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check, a National Police Check and be fully vaccinated.

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume and letter outlining why you want to lead Newtown Neighbourhood Centre and how your experience demonstrates the essential criteria above:

Applications will be assessed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

For a confidential conversation please email Liska Turner at [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Newtown Neighbourhood Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs or call her on 0460 044 428.

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Beaumont Not-for-Profit has been retained to recruit this position so please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.