Executive Director

3 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Executive Director | Family & Community Services - Join to apply for the Executive Director | Family & Community Services role at Bendigo Advertiser.

Drive strategy and operations for 280+ staff across a complex division. Lead one of the Hunter's most impactful, life-changing service portfolios. Based in Newcastle | Flexible WFH Options. Lead with heart, purpose and impact. This role offers connection, complexity and a chance to shape real change for those who need it most. Newcastle Anglican has big goals and needs good people to help get there. If you believe in leading with heart, staying grounded in purpose, and using your voice to make real change, this could be your next chapter. This role offers connection, complexity and the chance to lead a truly human-centred team doing deeply meaningful work. Newcastle Anglican is searching for an Executive Director to lead one of the region's most vital and values-driven portfolios. This is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people and helping shape a more compassionate future for our region. it's an opportunity to lead a division that is changing lives.

Responsibilities
  • Lead one of Newcastle Anglican's most mission-critical portfolios with over 10 core services
  • Mentor and guide four direct reports and a broader workforce of 280+
  • Strengthen systems and accountability to drive risk maturity and operational consistency
  • Champion a culture of psychological safety, collaboration and care
  • Represent the Diocese with clarity and confidence in regulatory and funding forums
  • Partner with other Executive Directors to shape organisational strategy and impact
  • Inspire a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic and regulated environment
Qualifications

ABOUT YOU… You bring strong operational acumen and the courage to sit at the table with regulators and government, asking the tough questions and fiercely advocating for the people we serve. You know how to build structure and systems without losing sight of the humanity at the heart of it all. You hold your team to a high standard but you're right there with them, supporting, growing and pushing for better. With commercial smarts, a strategic mindset and a deep sense of purpose, you\'re driven to make a real difference. You will also bring:

  • At least 5 years' experience at executive level in community services or a related human services sector
  • Strong capability in leading through change and building team capability during periods of transformation
  • Proven ability to engage with regulators, government funders and boards with credibility and presence
  • High levels of strategic thinking, planning and execution across diverse programs
  • Demonstrated experience navigating complex stakeholder environments with emotional intelligence
  • A coachable mindset and values alignment with the mission of Newcastle Anglican
Seniority level
  • Executive
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
Industries
  • Newspaper Publishing
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