Chief Executive Officer

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Direct message the job poster from Nightingale Housing ESG Manager@Moir Group | Recruitment and Education NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATIONChief Executive Officer Our client, The Nightingale Foundation is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation revolutionising Australia's housing landscape with a refreshingly simple mission: homes built for people, not profit.
The Nightingale housing model aims to deliver housing that is socially, environmentally and financially sustainable.
Their small, passionate team is dedicated to proving that housing can be better—designing communities where neighbors connect in shared spaces, buildings that operate with minimal environmental impact, and quality homes that remain accessible without the premium of developer profits.
Through their work, they are not just constructing buildings but fostering thriving communities and reshaping what Australians can expect from ethical, sustainable housing.
POSITIONAs Chief Executive Officer of the Nightingale Foundation, you will lead this purpose-driven organisation in its mission to deliver housing at cost, without an incentive for profit.
This pivotal leadership role involves guiding a small team of dedicated professionals to maximise social and environmental impact.
You'll introduce necessary structure and accountability frameworks while preserving their mission-driven ethos, manage significant financial resources, and serve as the public face of Nightingale in media and government relations.
This exceptional opportunity allows you to influence Australia's housing landscape through ethical, sustainable solutions that demonstrate how housing could and should be delivered.
PROFILEWe're seeking a multifaceted leader who brings together property expertise, financial acumen, and passionate advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have proven senior experience in property development, demonstrating sound judgment in risk management and project delivery.
Your financial literacy must extend to managing substantial budgets and revenue streams, complemented by a thorough understanding of not-for-profit governance and compliance frameworks.
Beyond these technical capabilities, you'll be someone who instinctively applies systems thinking to performance tools for the business while maintaining a values-based culture.
Your advocacy skills will be essential as you engage confidently with media, government representatives, and community stakeholders.
Your leadership style should balance calm confidence with emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
We need someone who is deeply aligned with ethical, purpose-led work and housing justice—this isn't just a job, but a commitment to transformative change.
The ability to traverse strategic vision and hands-on leadership is crucial in Nightingale's lean environment, as is an approach that combines empathy with appropriate firmness in building high-performing teams.
Finally, your communication must be clear and credible, to support the established public presence of the enterprise.
BENEFITSOpportunity to join a small, values-led team with strong ethical alignment Platform to influence the national housing agenda and create lasting social change Chance to lead meaningful cultural change in an organisation with an important mission Competitive salary with salary sacrificing, aligned with your experience and the impact-driven nature of their work If you're passionate about affordable housing solutions and ready to lead an organisation that's making a genuine difference, we want to hear from you.
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