Senior Leadership Position in Community Development

4 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Samaritans Full time

**Samaritans: A Leading Christian Presence in the Hunter and Central Coast

We are a faith-based organisation serving the people of the region through our parishes, schools, Anglican Care, and other initiatives.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

About the Opportunity

This is a legacy executive position that will oversee a diverse portfolio made up of various service lines. You will lead the delivery of clinical care services within best practice clinical governance and contribute to the implementation of our strategic vision and plan.

  • **Key Responsibilities:
    • Lead geographically dispersed teams driving exceptional service delivery and outcomes for clients.
    • Increase the commercial value of business streams.
    • Negotiate funding contracts and manage resources effectively.
    • Develop and implement effective incident management systems linked to risk management continuous improvement.

The successful applicant will have 5+ years of experience at a senior level across Community and Home Care and/or disability services. Tertiary qualifications in Health, Social Work, or a relevant discipline are required.

About You

We are looking for an established executive leader with a demonstrated history of leading teams and driving business growth. Key skills and qualifications include:

  • Tertiary qualification in Health, Social Work, or relevant discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience at a senior level across Community and Home Care and/or disability services.
  • Demonstrated ability to increase commercial value of business streams.
  • Experience in funding negotiation and contract management.
What We Offer

We offer an attractive remuneration package and benefits, including Not-for-Profit salary packaging. The estimated annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, depending on experience.



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