An exciting opportunity to join established community charity Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre as CEO.

• Liverpool & Campbelltown offices
• An exciting opportunity to build on WSMRC's legacy & impact
• A knowledgeable team committed to supporting community
• $167,500 + super + salary packaging (+ potential for performance based bonuses)

The organisation:

Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (WSMRC) is headquartered in Liverpool, which is Sydney’s emerging 3rd CBD and supports newly arrived migrants and refugees from a wide diversity of cultures. The organisation empowers diverse communities to connect, communicate and contribute. WSMRC provides a range of wrap-around programs supporting our core settlement services. These include family services, playgroups, disability and health supports, youth activities and a variety of other information-based advisory and community leadership programs.

About the role:

WSMRC are seeking a leader who will build on their history, evaluate and improve the way they currently do things for their clients and who can also help expand their revenue streams.

The CEO is a key figure in championing inclusivity and progress for the migrant community. In addition to strategic responsibilities, the CEO serves as a leader, guiding employees to effectively support migrants' diverse needs.

Working with the board, the CEO ensures that WSMRC is meeting its legislative and funding obligations, delivering high quality and culturally safe services, and identifying opportunities to innovate, advocate and partner, to achieve greater social impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and strategic direction for an organisation.
• Continuously strengthen the culture and staff engagement, whilst providing mentorship and upskilling to management.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, and funding bodies.
• Foster collaborations and partnerships to enhance service delivery and advocate for migrant and refugee rights.
• Secure funding from various sources, such as grants, donations, and corporate partnerships.
• Lead and implement organisational change to adapt to evolving needs and trends.
• Work with the board to provide guidance and support to the board, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Essential experience:

• Deep understanding and appreciation of the diverse needs and challenges faced by migrant and refugee communities and experience working in the social services sector, particularly with migrant and refugee communities.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure the sustainability and growth of the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey the organisation's mission, goals, and impact.
• Experience in media relations and public speaking, including engaging with diverse media outlets.
• Familiarity with relevant programs, services, and policies that support the settlement and integration of migrants and refugees.
• Experience in a senior leadership role and working with a Board.
• Demonstrated experience leading a high performing team with a positive and cohesive team culture.
• Relevant qualifications and checks.

How to Apply

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume. A cover letter will be required if shortlisted.

All applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted. Please submit your application by 10th May.

Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of Western Sydney MRC. If you have any questions please direct them to Alexandra Barker [email protected] using the subject line: CEO - Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre 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