Strategic Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary leader to drive transformative change in Australia's first Women's Trauma Recovery Centre, dedicated to healing from domestic, family and sexual violence.
About the Role
This is an extraordinary opportunity to drive real systemic change in a challenging but critical sector. As our lead executive, you will have the rare chance to shape the Centre's long-term strategy, support a skilled team, and strengthen its national voice as a leading advocate for trauma recovery.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the Centre's strategic vision and execution in partnership with the Board of Directors.
* Ensure operational excellence, financial sustainability, and best practice risk management.
* Provide visionary leadership, embedding trauma-informed principles throughout the organisation.
* Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of service delivery and operations.
* Champion a positive, values-driven culture, prioritising staff well-being, collaboration, and innovation.
* Lead advocacy and stakeholder engagement with government, unions, and community partners.
You will be responsible for building and unifying diverse teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and managing conflict sensitively. You will also bring a strong track record in building relationships with stakeholders, balancing grassroots advocacy with national influence.
About You
We are looking for a committed, compassionate, and visionary leader with the integrity, skills, and dedication to support your team, grow the Centre, and drive systemic change.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Postgraduate qualifications in health, public health, management, administration, or equivalent degrees and/or experience.
* Demonstrated, successful experience in a CEO, Executive Director, or GM role, ideally in the domestic, family or sexual and/or social justice sector.
* 10+ years' senior leadership experience with proven governance and strategy expertise.
* In-depth understanding of the domestic, family or sexual sector, and healing models.
* High-level political and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to feminist and social justice principles.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.