• Commitment to a ‘People First’ culture
• High level and diverse stakeholder engagement
• Experience leading on growth projects
• Generous salary packaging options
• Blend of WFH and Westmead office

The organisation

Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney (RMHC GWS) is a not-for-profit charity which provides accommodation and other support services to seriously ill or injured children and their families and high-risk expectant mothers and their families. Our services include a 60 room facility at Westmead, a family room at Nepean Hospital, the Ronald McDonald Learning Program and the Meals from the Heart program.

Role overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) also is responsible for the provision of overall leadership, direction and advice in the development of programs, strategic, operational and financial plans for the Chapter. Managing the external and internal functions and providing consistent high-level communication to the Board on strategy, risk, safety, people, operations, policy and planning. This position is responsive to meeting the requirements and needs of a network of staff, volunteers, community, key hospital partners, donors and supporters.

The possible expansion of the core program delivery includes a new “Internal” house within Westmead Children’s Hospital, new Family Rooms, and a new 60 room facility adjacent to the current building. It is essential that the CEO has experience in growth projects and has the ability to network and build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation and with external stakeholders.

Working together with other CEOs across Australia and the CEO of RMHC Australia, in both formal and informal settings and on formal committees, is imperative for the success of this position, the GWS Chapter and the overall charity across Australia and RMHC Globally.

To be successful in the role you will meet the following criteria

• Experience of leading and working in a complex organisational structure (including the formal federated structure of RMHC) and appreciates the importance and benefits of collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders whilst still delivering the impact and business outcomes for their own Chapter in Greater Western Sydney.
• It is essential that the leader of this Chapter has a ‘people first’ approach so as to commit to the journey of developing a culture that attracts, develops and retains staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience leading on growth projects.
• An understanding and support of fundraising.
• To have a sound understanding and good connections with the health sector as the charity’s programs are an integral component of paediatric and neonatal health care delivery

Additional Requirements for this position

• Current Working with Children Check and clearance from National Criminal Checks
• Current Open Driver’s License
• Some out of hours work may be required
• Some inter/intra state or international travel may be required

* As a Public Benevolent Institution, RMHC GWS is able to offer staff generous salary packaging options.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check, a National Police Check and be fully vaccinated.

Application process

To apply please submit your CV and an accompanying covering letter explaining why you are interested in leading RMHC GWS and how your values, skills and experience meet the criteria.

To request an information pack or a confidential conversation please email Liska Turner on [email protected] using the subject line: CEO - Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.

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