CEO

About the role

Job description
- Lead an established organisation working with young people in Melbourne’s west.
- Shape future strategy during an exciting growth phase
- Lead a small, high-performing and dynamic team to provide life changing opportunities

The Role

As the next Chief Executive Officer of Western Chances, you will lead a growing movement that ignites a spark in young people and transforms the community of Melbourne’s west through education.

You will set the strategic vision and partner with the Western Chances Board to plot Western Chances growth and future impactful outcomes. As a visionary leader, you will inspire operational excellence, continuous improvement that drives change.

Sound governance practice and strong fundraising skills will be a focus, ensuring Western Chances ongoing sustainability by developing a wide array of funding sources while scaling programs that address educational inequity.

This role requires a collaborative and values-driven leader who excels at cultivating and maintaining deep relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will represent Western Chances mission with energy and authenticity.

You bring a track record of impact in not-for-profit leadership, or a mission-driven enterprise and have a commitment to social equity and community development; you will lead with purpose and adaptability.

Knowledge or experience working in Melbourne’s Western suburbs or with students/young people is desirable.

Applications close at midnight Friday 14 February 2025.

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Profession: #CEO_and_Senior_Management
Sector: #Education_and_Employment