Deputy CEO – Hobart Women's Shelter
A Leadership Opportunity with Purpose | Future Growth Pathway
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?At Hobart Women's Shelter, we're entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, and we're looking for a compassionate, strategic, and values-driven leader to join us as our new Deputy CEO.
This is a rare opportunity to work alongside the CEO, Board, and Management Team to create meaningful social impact, lead organisational transformation, and build a future where women and children can live with safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Importantly, this role has been designed with a potential succession pathway to the CEO position. With mentoring and professional development built in, you can strengthen your leadership skills and position yourself for future opportunities, including the possibility of stepping into the CEO role when the time is right.
What You Will Be Doing
· Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation
· Partner with the CEO and Board on long-term strategy and transformation
· Lead with compassion and purpose to deliver lasting outcomes for women and children
· Drive excellence in people leadership, service delivery, and social impact
· Be supported to grow your capability and confidence as a future executive leader
· This is a full-time role, or a minimum 30 hours per week, as we understand that outstanding leadership comes in many forms, so we're open to flexible work patterns to ensure we attract the right person.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you:
· Have proven experience as a senior leader in social impact or community services- Bring operational excellence and strong organisational leadership skills
· Know how to build inclusive, compassionate, empowered, and engaged teams.
· Are ambitious to grow into future leadership opportunities
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear your story.
Why Join Us?
At Hobart Women's Shelter, we will help you succeed and grow. Benefits include:
* A development opportunity with potential for future succession into the CEO role. Mentoring and leadership growth are built into the position
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
* A supportive and inclusive culture, guided by strong values
* Pro-rata Long Service Leave is available after 5 years of service
* A fully maintained motor vehicle
* Access to salary packaging
* The chance to help shape the future of one of Tasmania's most respected purpose-led organisations
Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in a similar leadership role.
* Tertiary qualifications in business management, quality management, community services, leadership or related discipline
General Requirements
* Female applicants only (Exemption under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1998)
* Current Driver's Licence
* Working with Vulnerable People Check
* Current Police Check
* IT proficiency in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, client databases and cloud-based technologies, or the ability to learn these packages.
* The position carries a six (6) month probation period
How to Apply
To apply, please send your covering letter, resume, and response to the selection criteria (see below) to by COB Friday, 12 September 2025.
Selection Criteria
1. Minimum of three years' experience in a similar senior leadership role, with the ability to contribute strategically and act as CEO in her absence.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support teams in a trauma-informed, values-driven environment, fostering a positive organisational culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional growth, and high-quality service delivery.
3. Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, and maintaining organisational policies and procedures in line with legislative, regulatory, and accreditation requirements, with a strong understanding of quality management principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
4. Proven ability to oversee the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs/services to ensure they are trauma-informed, outcomes-focused, and aligned with strategic objectives, funding requirements, and the needs of women and children experiencing homelessness and family violence.
5. Demonstrated understanding of governance principles, including experience in preparing reports, tenders, and strategic papers to inform Board decision-making and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
6. Experience in financial governance and oversight, including understanding budgets, funding agreements, risk management, and reporting to senior leadership or Boards.
7. Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining a quality management system, conducting audits, liaising with Auditors or the ability to quickly develop these skills.
8. High-level written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including experience engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Further important information about the role is available in the Position Description which you can access here:
If you want to discuss the role more, please contact Janet Saunders, CEO, on