Capel Sound Community Hub — Rosebud West Community Hub Ltd
Mornington Peninsula | Circa $145,000 inclusive of super | Full time or part-time considered
Lead the Mornington Peninsula's largest Neighbourhood House at a genuine turning point — a complete, highly engaged Board, a freshly endorsed strategic plan, and a rebuilt governance foundation ready for you to bring to life.
About the Organisation
Capel Sound Community Hub operating as Rosebud West Community Hub Ltd is an independent not-for-profit, registered charity and the largest Neighbourhood House serving predominantly the Southern Mornington Peninsula.
It delivers community programs, education, food relief, a community café and room hire, supported by around 50 active volunteers and a full, highly engaged Board of directors.
About the Role
Lead the day-to-day operations and future development of Capel Sound Community Hub
, translating the Board's strategy into meaningful community outcomes.
Take responsibility for people, programs, partnerships and financial performance
, ensuring the Hub is sustainable, responsive and well connected to its community.
Work collaboratively with the ELC Director, Board, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders
, providing visible, inclusive leadership across the organisation.
What You'll Do
Lead and grow community programs that reflect the Peninsula's changing demographics, including a growing base of young families
Manage volunteer engagement, screening and onboarding across a team of around 50 volunteers
Identify, apply for and manage grants and funding to strengthen the Hub's financial sustainability




Directly manage the Café Manager and on-site café operations, and lead the Hub's food relief program
Prepare board papers and reporting that support strong governance and decision-making
Build a genuinely collaborative peer relationship with the Early Learning Centre Director
About You
Neighbourhood House or community-centre experience is ideal, though not essential
A proven ability to turn strategy into everyday operational practice
A genuinely collaborative, collegial leadership style — well suited to a peer-reporting structure
Hands-on and willing to pitch in, regardless of seniority
Experience with fundraising, grant applications or managing revenue-generating activities such as a café
Confidence engaging volunteers, staff, community members and partner organisations
What's On Offer
Lead a highly valued community Hub with genuine purpose and impact
, shaping its next phase of growth, engagement and connection across Capel Sound and the broader Peninsula.
A broad, autonomous leadership role
spanning strategy, people, community engagement, partnerships, financial sustainability, programs and commercial activities — with the opportunity to turn vision into tangible outcomes.
Work with an engaged Board and collaboratively alongside the ELC Director
, leading a dedicated team and volunteers while building strong relationships with community, government, funders and local partners.
Brooker Consulting welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experience.
All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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