About Well Life Services Well Life Services is a purpose-driven, founder-led organisation committed to safeguarding and uplifting the lives of children and young people, with a particular focus on those living with a disability or in out-of-home care.
Its work is grounded in the belief that every young person deserves to feel secure, respected, and deeply connected to their families, communities, and cultural identity.
The organisation provides trauma-informed and therapeutic services that help children and young people rebuild trust, recover from adversity, and move forward with confidence.
Central to this approach is the delivery of personalised care that recognises everyone's unique strengths and aspirations, enabling them to build meaningful and independent lives.
Guided by a vision of an inclusive society, Well Life Services strives to ensure that all children and young people can thrive.
Its mission is to stand alongside young people and their families, offering practical, holistic, and compassionate support that empowers them to shape their own futures.
The organisation's service portfolio is diverse, spanning allied health, residential youth care, support coordination, and lifestyle assistance.
Across all these areas, the focus is on collaboration, empowerment, and respect, ensuring that services are not only responsive but also sustainable in delivering long-term outcomes.
Well Life Services is widely recognised for its commitment to advocacy and care, creating pathways that give children and young people the tools to flourish while building stronger, more resilient communities.
Operating as a profit-for-purpose entity, they underpin all of this with a faith-based culture that is central to everything they do and the decisions they make.
About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact.
The CEO will provide strategic, operational, and cultural leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality services aligned with the organisation's mission, vision, and values.
Working in close partnership with the Non-Executive Director and Independent Advisory Chair, the CEO will implement the strategic plan, drive organisational performance, and strengthen relationships across the sector and community.
Key Focus Areas Strategic Leadership – Deliver the strategic plan, identify opportunities and risks in the NDIS, NIISQ, HSQF, and allied health environments, and position Well Life as an industry leader.
Operational Excellence – Oversee day-to-day operations, embed quality standards, and ensure governance and compliance frameworks support effective service delivery.
Financial Stewardship – Maintain financial sustainability through robust budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while driving growth and long-term value creation.
Governance and Risk – Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, HSQF, and other regulations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong partnerships with clients, families, government, funders, and community organisations, and act as the organisation's advocate and representative.
People and Culture – Lead and inspire a high-performing leadership team, promote an inclusive and values-based culture, and implement workforce strategies that attract, retain, and develop talent.
This is an opportunity to lead a respected organisation with a strong reputation for delivering inclusive, therapeutic, and client-focused services that make a tangible difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
About You The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of executive leadership within the community services, disability, or health sectors, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, person-centred environments.
You will combine strategic foresight with operational discipline, ensuring both organisational sustainability and quality outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
Key attributes that you should possess will include: Senior leadership experience with proven impact in human services, disability, or health.
Strong knowledge of NDIS, NIISQ, allied health delivery, and HSQF compliance requirements.
Experience working under a governance framework, with direct accountability to boards.
Highly developed skills in strategy, financial management, and organisational performance.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication capabilities, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in leading transformation, cultural change, and continuous improvement.
A deep personal commitment to human rights, person-centred practice, and the delivery of safe, high-quality services.
Postgraduate qualifications in business, health administration, community services, or a related discipline.
Experience advocating for sector advancement and contributing to policy and reform discussions.
This role will suit an inclusive and values-driven leader who can inspire teams, influence at the highest levels, and position the organisation as a trusted, future-focused provider within the community services and disability sector.
The salary package will be in line with attracting the best candidates in the market for a role that can have a significant impact across multiple aspects of the organisation and the broader industry.
Please note that the role will require travel to Toowoomba on a weekly basis to commence, reducing to fortnightly over time.
Please visit the detailed candidate page for further information and to apply: Confidential inquiries to Jon Hottot, Senior Partner, Luminary, on or via email (emailprotected) General inquiries to (emailprotected) Applications close: Midnight, Thursday 9th, October 2025.
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