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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Collingwood Children's Farm

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Collingwood Children's Farm is a registered charity and a certified social trader enterprise dedicated to fostering community engagement, education and environmental sustainability.

The Farm has a rich and captivating past that spans over several decades. From humble beginnings as a local community project to becoming a cherished educational resource, the Farm has positively impacted the lives of countless children, adults and families throughout its history.

The Farm is set on 8 hectares of land, 5 km from Melbourne CBD, thus making it a unique urban agriculture asset.

The Farm is governed by a dedicated Committee of Management (CoM), comprising skilled and experienced volunteers, who provide a governance framework and strategic direction and oversight of the Farm and the CEO.

The Farm has nearly 2,000 members, over 300 volunteers and 27 staff.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the key leadership role that supports the purpose and strategy of Collingwood Children's Farm (CCF).

The CEO is ultimately responsible for implementing the strategic direction, vision and effective management of CCF. They play a vital role in developing and implementing strategic plans, cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, leading initiatives, providing high-quality structured systems to support the expanding activities for day-to-day operations, and upholding CCF’s reputation.

The CEO will lead by example in all aspects of work, and is directly related to the success of the organisation, ensuring it achieves its objectives while maintaining its core values and mission.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking a leader who has the following competencies and attributes:

  • Strategic thinking
  • Commercial acumen
  • Empower team
  • Influence outcomes
  • Leads change
  • High level written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

  • The competitive remuneration package will be negotiated based on skills and experiences.
  • Inner city location (Abbotsford)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Salary packaging
  • Flexible work arrangements

A position description is attached.

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