$155,000 – $165,000 + 12% Super + Salary Sacrifice
Albany Youth Support Association is the leading youth homelessness service and outreach group servicing Albany and the Great Southern with a strong history of care and support for homeless and 'at risk' youth. Established in 1982, along with Residential Accommodation, Albany Youth Support Association now provides a number of outreach services across the Great Southern region, all of which are guided by social justice principles.
THE ROLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The AYSA Board of Management is seeking a full-time Chief Executive Officer to lead AYSA into the next phase of program delivery, consolidation, and regional growth. AYSA has recently created a specialist Strategic Projects and Planning position to complement and support the CEO. The current CEO, Mr. Ian Clarke APM, will transition to this new role. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as an executive or senior leader in similar industries.
Experience within a clinical governance framework in the health sector, particularly in mental health, is desirable.
The CEO must be capable of leading and developing a high-performing team, driving performance, expanding services, and fostering partnerships with government, agencies, and community stakeholders.
The CEO will be supported by a committed Board and guided by the Strategic Plan, 2025/26 Budget, and Operational Plan.
The position requires residency in the region, working from AYSA's offices.
Applications close COB Sunday 3rd August 2025.
Please submit your current Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria below:
* Strong leadership—able to inspire and motivate a team to achieve AYSA's mission and vision
* Strategic thinker—able to develop long-term plans and understand trends
* Effective communicator—personable and adaptable to different audiences
* Decisive—able to make timely, well-informed decisions
* Creative problem-solver—able to analyze issues and develop innovative solutions
* Financial literacy—understanding financial statements, managing budgets
* Emotional intelligence—able to empathize and build relationships
* Collaborative—effective teamwork and fostering consensus
* Self & Others—self-reflective and committed to professional growth
* Consistency—modeling professional behavior aligned with AYSA's values
* Qualified & Experienced—tertiary qualifications and senior management experience
Desirable Skills and Attributes:
* Understanding of therapeutic care models and risk assessment for youth in out-of-home care and community settings
* Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector
* Experience with youth issues
* Knowledge of clinical leadership and governance in mental health programs
For a copy of the position JDF and supporting documents, email aysa@aysa.org.au
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