Chief Executive Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Davidson Full time

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Champion rural youth mental health across Australia
Lead an award-winning and rapidly expanding youth mental health and suicide prevention model
Influence national policy and create lasting community impact
Youth Live4Life is a registered health promotion charity committed to improving rural youth mental health and preventing suicide through its award-winning, place-based, community led Live4Life model. To date, the organisation has reached more than 33,000 young people across 14 rural and regional communities in Victoria and Tasmania. Scaling to meet demand, Youth Live4Life is now embarking on an exciting phase of national expansion. Recognised by the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System as an innovative, evidence-based model, Live4Life empowers young people, schools, and communities to take the lead in mental health education and suicide prevention.
Guided by the values of inclusivity, integrity, collaboration and respect, Youth Live4Life creates supportive environments that build community resilience and connection. The organisation is now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead this next stage of growth, amplify its impact and influence mental health outcomes for young people in rural and regional Australia.
Reporting to the Board Chair, the Chief Executive Officer will provide visionary leadership and operational oversight across all facets of the organisation. You will be responsible for setting and delivering its strategic direction, securing funding and partnerships, advocating for system-wide change, and ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the Live4Life model as it scales nationally.
To succeed in this role, you will bring a track record of strategic leadership in community development with CEO or executive level experience in the not-for-profit, mental health, or youth services sectors. You will be a skilled communicator and relationship builder, capable of engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including federal, state and local government, philanthropic partners, service providers and community leaders. Your ability to lead with authenticity and purpose, coupled with sound commercial acumen, will be essential in ensuring the organisation's long-term success and impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation of national significance, with the potential to create lasting change in the lives of young people and their communities.
To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Manelle Connelly on / or Paul Lefebvre on /
Applications close Friday 12 September .
Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.
Should you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.
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Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management
Industries Mental Health Care
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