Chief Executive Officer: Community Resources

Chief Executive Officer: Community Resources

Make a Difference as Community Resources Chief Executive Officer

Imagine using your skills and experience to lead a national not for profit, social enterprise and community service that creates jobs, improves lives, and contributes to a more sustainable future. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you

Community Resources is a leading national social enterprise and registered charity focused on creating jobs that care for people and planet. Their vision is to create thriving communities that value people, planet and the Traditional Owners of the land.

Last year Community Resources employed 786 people, 67% of whom experienced barriers to employment, the organisation kept over 20,000 tonnes of waste out of landfill; they grew and distributed nearly 36,000kgs of fair food; and provided over 68,000 community service instances to those who need it most. Community Resources do this to make the world fairer and life better.

To learn more and see their work in action some of media coverage can be found here: https://communityresources.org.au/newsstories

Community Resources is progressing toward becoming an Aboriginal-led organisation, committed to culturally safe workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Community Resources is seeking a capable, grounded, and values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for working with the board on strategy, and turning strategy into clear plans, systems, and consistent performance across all of their sites.

Together with the senior management team, the ideal candidate will grow profitability, build a strong, visible safety culture, strengthen the connection between the different areas of the organisation, and improve financial discipline and stability through budgeting, cashflow management, and transparent reporting.

While a deep commitment to community and social impact is an essential part of this role, so is strong commercial acumen to prepare for our next stage of growth and scale. This will include reviewing contract and pricing, improving procurement and supplier management, and driving business development.

As the public face of Community Resources, the CEO will represent the organisation with customers, partners, and the broader community—communicating a clear, confident vision that attracts support, funding, and talent. They will also support increasing the impact of CR and the Board on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and progressing towards Aboriginal-led status and ensure culturally safe, inclusive workplaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities.

This role will be based in NSW, with some travel across CR's various national sites required.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island people with relevant skills and experience are encouraged to apply.

People for Purpose is partnering with Community Resources to lead the search for this role.

• We invite you to read the position description (https://shorturl.at/gH3Rs). To review Community Resources annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
• Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au
• Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Community Resources. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.

Applications close at 11:30am on Monday, 6 October 2025.