The organisation
Permanent Care and Adoptive Families (PCA Families) is a member‐based not‐for‐profit organisation supporting families formed through permanent care, kinship care and adoption in Victoria. Established in 2003 by parents with lived experience of caring for children unable to remain with their birth families, the organisation continues to be guided by the perspectives and needs of its members. Working closely with the Victorian Government and the broader care sector, PCA Families provides information, advocacy, peer support and practical assistance to families navigating complex care arrangements. Core services include a dedicated helpline, peer support networks and administration of government‐funded programmes such as the Flexible Funding Program and Better Futures, supporting young people transitioning to independence. With more than 2,000 members and clients, an annual turnover of approximately $1.5 million and a small, committed team of around a dozen staff, PCA Families plays an important intermediary role between families and government service systems. Operating in a complex policy environment, the organisation works across multiple government departments and collaborates with other sector organisations. PCA Families is recognised as an important voice advocating for the wellbeing of children, young people and carers in permanent care and adoption arrangements.
The role
PCA Families is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through an important period of transition and renewal. Reporting to and working closely with the Board, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthening the organisation internally while helping shape its future direction within a complex and evolving care sector. This is an opportunity to guide the next chapter of a small but important organisation supporting permanent care and adoptive families across Victoria. Leading a committed team, the CEO will oversee the delivery of government‐funded programmes and services, while fostering a positive and collaborative culture and ensuring members continue to receive responsive, high‐quality support. The CEO will contribute to shaping strategy, exploring opportunities for collaboration or partnerships across the sector, and identifying ways to strengthen the organisation's sustainability and long‐term impact. The role also carries responsibility for sound financial stewardship, including oversight of government‐funded programmes, and supporting clear financial planning and reporting. Maintaining trusted relationships with government funding partners and supporting the organisation's longer‐term sustainability will be important aspects of the role. Externally, the CEO will represent PCA Families across government and the broader care sector, advocating for the needs of permanent care and adoptive families and strengthening partnerships that support better outcomes for children and carers. The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience within the community, human services or member‐based sector, along with the ability to lead a small organisation with sound judgement, financial oversight and a values‐based leadership approach. Experience or understanding of trauma‐informed practice and the challenges faced by families caring for children who have experienced adversity will be highly regarded.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with PCA Families to lead the search for this role.
* We invite you to read the position description (https://shorturl.at/ro3NY). To know more about PCA Families, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
* Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au
* Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining PCA Families. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 11:00am on Monday, 13 April 2026.
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