Chief Executive Officer
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Canberra ACT
Work Model:
Hybrid
Date Posted:
11-Sep-2026
- Leading ACT community organisation providing services and programs
- Would suit executive candidates motivated by care and compassion
- Canberra based | Executive salary and packaging available
The Organisation
Our client is a leading not-for-profit organisation across Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory. A leading voice for a committed community cohort, advocating for greater recognition, support and opportunities to improve client wellbeing. Alongside the advocacy element of the role our client is well known for service and program delivery. Our client offers a competitive package including salary packaging options, and a commitment to learning and development.
The Role
Working with the board the new CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across advocacy, service delivery, and organisational performance, whilst focussing on financial sustainability and strengthening organisational capability. You will continue to build relationships with government, funders and the community ensuring high-quality, person-centred services.
Skills Required
You have a track record in leading organisations that combine high-quality service delivery with strong community impact. You bring vision, commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to build an engaged and inclusive organisational culture. You have lead the delivery of safe, person-centred services with credibility and influence, and are an advocate who builds relationships across government and the broader community.
Ideally you have a current, or the ability to obtain, national police check and working with vulnerable people registration.
If you’re inspired to lead a respected and well-known community organisation we would welcome your expression of interest. Please submit your CV and covering letter responding to the skills required above, and we will then be in contact with you to provide more detail. Alternatively, please phone Judith Marks or Richard Green at NGO Recruitment on (02) 8243 0570 for a confidential discussion.
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