This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader to build on robust foundations and shape the next chapter.

As CEO, you will provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Board and leading a multidisciplinary team to translate the organisational strategic vision into clear priorities and sustainable outcomes. You will nurture relationships with government, funders and community partners and strengthen the organisation's long-term sustainability through new partnerships and innovative funding models.

You will support the organisation’s continued development and growth, expanding service reach and developing a comprehensive women's health service model, while ensuring values remain central to its identity.

Responsibilities

- Work with the Board to translate and deliver the strategic direction into actionable implementation and operational plans.

- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, maintaining a culture of trust, accountability and wellbeing.

- Act as the organisation's principal spokesperson, building and maintaining relationships with government, peak bodies, philanthropic funders and community partners.

- Hold overall accountability for clinical governance, risk management and Board reporting.

- Maintain financial sustainability and pursue revenue diversification beyond core grant funding.

- Model values of equity, integrity, respect, kindness, courage and sustainability in every aspect of your leadership.

About you

- A minimum of three years' experience in a CEO, executive or senior leadership role, ideally within health, community or the NFP sector.

- A strong track record leading and developing multidisciplinary teams and building a culture of excellence.

- Sound understanding of clinical governance, NFP governance obligations and risk management,



including crisis and disaster response planning.

- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with government, peak bodies, philanthropic funders and community partners.

- Ability to build and maintain a transparent, trusted partnership with the Board.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including confident public and media engagement.

- Demonstrated experience in organisational change management, with a values-led approach to supporting teams through transitions.

- Strong financial acumen, including demonstrated ability to oversee budgets and reporting, identify funding opportunities and develop diversified revenue streams.

- Deep understanding of the communities we serve.

- Familiarity with, or willingness to understand, issues specific to the Northern Rivers region.

What We Offer

- Full-time position, three-year fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements available.

- Salary range $150,000 - $175,000 plus super.

- NFP salary packaging advantages of up to $15,900 per year, plus meals and entertainment benefits.

- Opportunity to lead a feminist, community-based organisation with a long record of trusted care for women in the region.

- Based in Lismore, NSW, with travel across the Northern Rivers region and occasional travel to other locations.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from First Nations women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and women of diverse sexualities and genders.

TO APPLY: Please click Apply below, or send your cover letter and resume to Nikki Jenkinson, Common Goal Consulting - ••••@commongoalconsulting.com.au, in strict confidence. Please contact Nikki on 13•• ••• 549 if you would like more information about the role.

Applications close 8am Tuesday 6 October 2026.

📌 Chief Executive Officer - Northern Rivers (Lismore)
🏢 Common Goal Consulting
📍 Lismore