Executive Leader

Lead with purpose | Empower people | Drive impact

abrs is delighted to partner with a leading not-for-profit organisation, ConnectAbility in Newcastle, NSW, on the search for their Executive Leader – Capacity & Therapy Services

This is a rare opportunity and a strategic leadership position where your influence will directly contribute to the organisation's sustainability, growth, and reputation as a provider of choice.

About ConnectAbility Australia

ConnectAbility Australia is a dynamic, values-driven not-for-profit delivering capacity building, therapy, and community support services that empower people to achieve their goals and live meaningful lives. They brings together more than 70 years of collective experience in high-quality, person-centred disability, family and community support. With a person-centred approach, they work alongside individuals, families, and communities to provide innovative programs, early intervention, and tailored support across multiple regions. Their commitment to relationships, excellence, and trust ensures they deliver outcomes that truly make a difference.

About the role

They are looking for an experienced, influential leader with a sound understanding of multi-disciplinary Allied Health requirements and proven business and budget management skills. In this role, the Executive Leader will bring strong business acumen, change management expertise, and the ability to navigate complex government regulations and environment.

You will work closely with the CEO and Executive Leaders to shape strategy, strengthen operations, and lead an engaged, high-performing workforce whilst driving force behind high-quality, innovative service delivery across the Early Links programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans, budgets, and service innovations.
• Oversee operational performance, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and service delivery outcomes.
• Foster partnerships with community stakeholders, peak bodies, and government agencies.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence.
• Commence a "For Profit" business within the division, initially a trial then to full rollout.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Tertiary and postgraduate qualifications and/or substantial experience in business management, human services, or relevant discipline
• Extensive executive or senior leadership experience, ideally within the NDIS or community sector.
• People leadership experience with the ability to lead change, inspire teams, and achieve high performance outcome.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in change management such as integrating technology to improve systems and services.
• Experience in driving a culture of accountability and performance.

What We Offer

• Attractive salary package with company car and salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• An Impactful leadership role where your decisions directly shape services and outcomes.
• A unique lifestyle benefits of living and working in Regional NSW and a better work-life balance away from the city
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

This role is based in Mayfield, NSW. There are also satellite offices at Warabrook, Ashtonfield, Maitland, and Muswellbrook, NSW so travel and preference to work in these areas can be considered.

Additional information

• You must be willing to undergo a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• The role may involve travel and working outside regular hours to meet stakeholder needs.

abrs is Australia's only charity-owned, not-for-profit recruitment agency, with 100% of our net revenue returned to fund programs that support children, youth, and families.

When you work with abrs, you're engaging in an ethical recruitment process that directly funds vital programs in the community.

Our Commitment to Reconciliation abrs acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land. We are committed to working respectfully and in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by the principles of self-determination. We support the rights of children to remain connected to family, culture, and Country.

To apply hit APPLY NOW as we will be shortlisting for this position soon.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please contact  Christina Ntoka on ***or Gino Fasciani on

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