Chief Executive

1 day ago

Somerton Park, South Australia LM People Solutions Pty Ltd Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Youth Opportunities is a South Australian based not-for-profit organisation that has been delivering wellbeing and leadership programs to young people for 25 years. Working in schools and communities across Australia, we provide young people with the tools, skills and confidence to overcome adversity, build resilience to reach their full potential and become leaders of tomorrow.  As our reach and impact expands nationally, we are aiming to recruit a hands-on leader with change management experience to deliver on our exciting national strategy and take our organisation to the next level.

The Role:

Working with the Board of directors and executive management team, the Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic leadership for Youth Opportunities to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies and be accountable for their implementation.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
  • Lead and motivate staff to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing management team
  • Establish and maintain enduring positive relationships with schools, business partners, supporters and key stakeholders
  • Overseeing all operations, fundraising and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
  • Optimise workplace and program safety (including psychological safety), provide positive leadership and help to drive a positive workplace culture within the organization
  • Continue to build on our peerless reputation for program fidelity and outstanding results

Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills

  • Embody personal leadership and commitment to personal growth and people development consistent with the Youth Opportunities ethos of personal empowerment and leadership
  • Strong business acumen: financial management skills, risk and opportunities management, outcomes focus, ability to translate strategy to sound business plans
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise executive responsibility, adaptability, and initiative for all organisational activities within limited and broad direction
  • Brings an entrepreneurial spirit to help shape and deliver our national expansion strategy
  • Proven people management skills with a leadership style that unites people to a common cause, showing empathy whilst maintaining accountability for performance outcomes
  • High level of interpersonal, relationship management, conflict resolution, and assertive communication skills
  • High level of verbal and written communication, presentation, media and facilitation skills
  • High level of staff development, succession planning, change management and cultural transformation skills
  • A robust, yet dynamic risk management approach

Knowledge / Experience /Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience of 3+ years in a similar leadership / management role with strategic leadership and financial sustainability accountabilities
  • Understanding of the not-for-profit sector and its compliance and legislative requirements
  • Networks and experience in secondary education, skills development, wellbeing and/or philanthropic sectors
  • Tertiary qualification in Management, Psychology, Business, Education or similar field preferred

If you would like to be considered for this unique opportunity, please click the 'Apply' button and attach your CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. For further information or to obtain a detailed Job Specification, please contact Jodie Rebers at LM People Solutions on

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close: 1 December 2025

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