• Drive growth, innovation and impact
• Empower and support individuals to thrive
• Melbourne, plus flexibility
• Competitive salary package

Our client, a prominent and expanding organisation in the community services sector is seeking an experienced leader to fill a newly created role on the Executive Leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, this newly created position will play a crucial role in driving strategic growth, innovation and program delivery, as well as overseeing day-to-day operations to enhance social inclusion and impact through training programs and employment pathways. Leading a team, you will empower individuals to deliver diverse programs and large-scale service contracts including NDIS, Youth, and Community Services, as well as drive growth and operations of an RTO and multiple social enterprises.

Key responsibilities include:

• Business Development: Develop and implement innovative strategies, identifying new business opportunities to drive significant expansion.
• Operations Management: Ensure the smooth functioning of commercial enterprises, overseeing performance targets, quality standards, risk management and compliance with regulations.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide inclusive and forward-thinking leadership, cultivating a positive and supportive work environment while mentoring and empowering staff to reach their full potential.
• Financial Management: Manage budgets, funding contracts, and financial performance to ensure the sustainability of operations.
• Information and Data: Ensure statistical information on client demographics are up to date and provide monthly reports in relation to the services, staff caseloads and client outcomes.
• Relationships and Partnerships: Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, and funding bodies.
• Compliance: Ensure ethically operations aligned to our client’s mission, policies and values, and in accordance with relevant regulations, legislation, standards, Acts, and Agreements.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong Business Leadership: A proven track record of leadership with a growth mindset Diversity and Inclusion: Experience in promoting diversity across compliance, personnel, teams, and systems.
• Experience in Large-scale Service Implementation: Particularly in the areas of youth services and NDIS.
• Client Focus: A commitment to high performance with a client-first mindset, including a direct approach to engaging customers and collaborating with the Communications Team to enhance brand awareness and social media presence.
• Change Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to navigate and lead through organisational change effectively.

A Fit & Proper Person Declaration for RTO will be required as part of the application process.

Click 'Apply Now' if you are passionate about creating meaningful change in society and thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and inclusion are valued.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Malu Fabello or Michelle Varcoe on 03 8375 9661 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Group Manager - Commercial & Community Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our client welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates and encourages individuals from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and those with disabilities to apply.