the opportunity

Seeking a Chief Executive Officer for the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre.

This is a full-time, permanent role, and a unique and rewarding leadership opportunity with the following attractive benefits:

• A welcoming and supportive culture where achievements are celebrated.
• Competitive salary plus 11% super.
• Salary packaging – you may use up to $15,899 gross salary per annum, with broad FBT exemptions, which directly increases your take-home pay. Please see here for more information:
• Motor vehicle allowance of $5,000 per annum.
• Mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Additional paid Christmas leave during closedown without loss of entitlements.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working options considered.

This role is located in Mirrabooka, WA, a 30-minute drive north of Perth CBD.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Management, the CEO will successfully lead our multidisciplinary organisation across various WA locations to embed our Vision, Mission, and Values, drive our strategies priorities in close partnership with our Board of Management and engagement with stakeholders including staff, volunteers, pro-bono partners, volunteers, and clients, and ensure robust and sustainable corporate governance and compliance practices.

Please view the attached detailed Job Description for additional information.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and leadership experience working within the community sector and the capacity to identify and manage changing circumstances.
• Experience working within a community development framework.
• A demonstrated capacity to act strategically and exercise a high level of decision-making.
• High level communication and presentation skills, including the ability to provide clear, concise, and comprehensive advice both verbally and in writing.
• Highly developed research, analytical and conceptual skills with the capacity to think and act innovatively.
• Ability to manage and meet compliance and contractual obligations, including with funding bodies.
• Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with external stakeholders and partners.
• Ability to recognise funding opportunities and generate income through submission writing and networking.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with other community organisations, government representatives and staff across the organisation.

Successful applicants will need to provide two references, a recent National Police Clearance, and proof of their rights to work in Australia.

If you have any questions, please contact Sophie Robinson, HR on (08) 6244 3222 or via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer - Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click Apply now to submit your application.

A position description is attached.