About EveryMan Australia

EveryMan Australia brings effective and professional services to men at risk of exclusion, discrimination and marginalisation, no matter who they are or what they have done.

The organisation has been doing critical work in Canberra for more than 30 years. Starting in 1992 as a volunteer-run drop-in centre EveryMan now delivers three core program areas: counselling; men's accommodation and support services, including tenancy support and transition support for men leaving custody; and violence prevention services, including men's behaviour change programs. They are a registered charity and public benevolent institution, an NDIS provider and a registered community housing provider.

Men's services are currently under sustained national attention, with work underway on national standards for men's behaviour change programs and continued investment in domestic, family and sexual violence responses. For EveryMan's next CEO, that makes the external and advocacy side of the role a substantial part of the job rather than an occasional add-on.

The Opportunity

For the right person, this could be a first chief executive role, or equally well suited to a seasoned CEO.

EveryMan is now entering a period of renewal. Its long-standing CEO has recently departed, and the Board is looking for a new chief executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. The incoming CEO will do so from a position of strength. Core service funding is secured for the next three years, giving them a stable base from which to consolidate, invest in its people and plan for the longer term.

This is a hands-on CEO role where you will work closely with the team, clients still know the work, the staff (team of ~25) and the clients, and it sits in a policy area that governments, funders and media are paying close attention to.

You would be accountable to the board for strategy, financial sustainability, culture and impact, leading a program and corporate leadership team.

It is an opportunity for you to enjoy:

- Real decision-making authority and direct accountability to a board for strategy, finances, culture and impact
- A visible external role: forums, reviews and consultations on men's issues in the ACT, NSW and nationally, and a media and advocacy platform you shape
- Ownership of the whole funding picture,



from government agreements, tenders and grants through to philanthropy, sponsorship and earned income
- A gender-specialist practice model with 25 years behind it, and an established Bower Place partnership to steward rather than a service to build from scratch
- Work that is genuinely difficult and genuinely matters, with a leadership team and workforce already committed to it

The Role

Three things sit at the centre of the job: leading a workforce doing emotionally demanding work in a culture that is respectful and psychologically safe; sustaining and strengthening the funding base across government, philanthropic and sponsor sources; and being a credible public champion for EveryMan and the men it works with.

You will lead EveryMan and work with the board to deliver its vision, mission and strategy, accountable for the organisation's direction, finances, culture and impact.

- Lead EveryMan’s strategic and operational direction, reporting to the Board against key priorities and KPIs
- Own financial management, budgeting, reporting and long-term sustainability
- Strengthen relationships with ACT and Commonwealth funders and secure ongoing service funding
- Grow and diversify income through tenders, grants, partnerships and philanthropy
- Lead workforce planning and build a safe, healthy and high-performing culture
- Partner with the Board on governance, risk and compliance
- Ensure services remain secure, high-quality, evidence-based and aligned with EveryMan’s specialist practice model
- Be a strong public voice for EveryMan, leading advocacy, media and stakeholder engagement

The Ideal Person

The ideal person could be a deputy CEO, an executive director or a general manager doing well in a larger organisation, with board exposure but not yet in the seat.





This role will suit someone already at or operating close to this level who is ready to have visibility of and to lead a whole organisation rather than a part of it, and who is comfortable being the public face of work that has to be talked about carefully.

Alignment with EveryMan's purpose is not a nice-to-have here. The organisation works with men many services turn away, and credibility with that client group matters as much as commercial judgement.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

- Senior executive leadership experience, ideally in a purpose-driven, government-funded or community organisation
- A strong track record securing and sustaining diverse funding
- Financial and operational leadership across complex, multi-program organisations
- Strong governance, risk and compliance capability, with experience working with Boards
- A respectful, consultative leadership style and commitment to a safe, healthy workplace
- Strong stakeholder, advocacy and public engagement skills, with knowledge of the ACT and Commonwealth funding environment
- Genuine alignment with EveryMan’s mission and the people it supports

It would also be desirable if you have:

- Experience in men's services, family and domestic violence, homelessness, alcohol and other drugs, mental health or justice
- Experience growing fee-for-service, NDIS or other earned-income streams
- Established networks across the Canberra community sector
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, and a practice or lived understanding of high and complex needs work

Salary

- $180k – $200k total remuneration package, inclusive of superannuation
- Full time, three-year contract
- Based in Canberra, ACT

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Application Requirements: Resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your senior leadership experience and your interest in EveryMan's work.

For a confidential discussion about the role or to request a detailed candidate information pack, please contact Alan Larby on 02 •••• •878 quoting ref no. 21771.

Applications close on Monday 28th September 2026 at 11:59AM. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will occur during the application period.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

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