• Full Time | 3-Year Contract | Sydney, NSW
• Competitive NFP Salary + 12% super + leave loading + salary packaging

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the organisation

Weave Youth & Community Services is a place-based community organisation located on unceded Gadigal and Bidjigal Country in Sydney, delivering community-led programs, supports and services that have been developed with and for the community for more than 50 years.

Driven by a vision of healing, wellbeing and opportunity, Weave walks alongside children, young people, women and families impacted by systemic disadvantage and intergenerational trauma. Guided by its Aboriginal Healing Framework, Weave is committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination, recognising the strengths, wisdom and leadership of community in creating lasting change.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership across all aspects of the organisation, ensuring Weave continues to deliver meaningful outcomes while remaining financially sustainable, culturally responsive and aligned with its purpose and values.

Leading an experienced leadership team, you will drive organisational strategy, oversee high-quality service delivery across Weave's four Sydney sites, strengthen governance and organisational capability, and build strong partnerships across government, philanthropy, community and the broader not-for-profit sector. You will also play a key role in strengthening Weave's profile, securing long-term sustainability and fostering a positive, values-driven organisational culture.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished executive leader to guide one of Sydney's most respected community organisations through its next chapter, building on more than five decades of impact while continuing to create positive change for children, young people, families and communities.

For a full list of responsibilities associated with this role, please contact Pipeline Talent via [email protected].

About you

You are a collaborative and values-driven executive leader with significant experience leading complex organisations and delivering meaningful social impact. You are passionate about community-led approaches and understand the importance of building genuine relationships that place community voice at the centre of decision making.

You bring strong strategic, financial and organisational leadership capability, coupled with the ability to foster high-performing teams, develop sustainable partnerships and work effectively with Boards, government and key stakeholders. You are comfortable leading through complexity and are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and organisational excellence.

Most importantly, you are an authentic leader who demonstrates integrity, humility and cultural responsiveness, with a genuine commitment to creating culturally safe environments and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and self-determination.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated senior executive leadership experience within a medium to large not-for-profit, community or human services organisation.
2. Strong understanding of community-led, place-based approaches and a commitment to delivering services that respond to community aspirations and needs.
3. Demonstrated experience creating culturally safe environments and working respectfully alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
4. Proven strategic leadership capability, including organisational planning, governance, financial oversight and sustainable growth.
5. Highly developed stakeholder engagement, advocacy and relationship management skills across government, philanthropy, community and corporate sectors.
6. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Boards and executive leadership teams to achieve organisational objectives.

What we can offer you

• Lead one of Sydney's most respected community organisations with more than 50 years of impact.
• Shape the future direction of an organisation committed to healing, wellbeing and community-led change.
• Work alongside a passionate, experienced and values-driven leadership team and Board.
• Build meaningful partnerships that strengthen outcomes for children, young people, women and families.
• Attractive NFP Executive salary package, including 12% superannuation and salary packaging.
• Access to annual leave loading at 17.5%, professional development opportunities and a supportive organisational culture.
• Be part of an organisation committed to cultural safety, collaboration, integrity, innovation and creating lasting positive change across the communities it serves.

How to apply

Your application should include:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the position.

Applications are to be submitted via the Pipeline Talent website at: https://www.pipelinetalent.com.au/jobs/

How to get more information

For further information on the position, please contact the team at Pipeline Talent.

Tiana Callaughan

Head of Recruitment [email protected] | [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Weave Youth & Community Services enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

M: 0476 538 307 | PH: 02 8001 6603