Chief Executive Officer – Yarraville Community Centre

Join Yarraville Community Centre as the Chief Executive Officer and lead a dedicated team in empowering our vibrant community through education, community engagement, and growth. If you’re a visionary and compassionate leader with a passion for social impact and proven executive experience, this full-time role offers the chance to make a real difference.

• Work type: Three year – Full-time contract.
• Location: based in Yarraville with parking on site.
• Salary: $133,493 + Super + Salary packaging of up to 30%
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

About Yarraville Community Centre (YCC)

Yarraville Community Centre (YCC) is a vibrant community hub serving the diverse needs of Maribyrnong’s local and broader community. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals and families can access resources, engage in educational and recreational activities, and build meaningful connections.

YCC is a not-for-profit organisation that is governed by an independent and supportive Board comprising people who live and work in our area.

Read more about YCC and the incredible work they do here: https://www.ycc.net.au/yarraville-community-centre/

The Role – CEO

As the CEO, you will be managing the organisation’s human, financial and physical resources to optimize educational, recreational, and community development and engagement opportunities. This involves overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure effective functioning and compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines, as well as fostering partnerships and strategic alliances with community organisations.

Working in conjunction with the existing leadership team and a supportive Board, you will be responsible for building on the organisation’s current governance and strategic direction and ensuring ongoing alignment with YCC’s purpose and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure effective program delivery, compliance, and contract outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with community stakeholders and oversee grant and tender writing.
• Manage the organisation’s budget and resources with transparency and accountability.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement among staff and volunteers.
• Advocate for community well-being, implement the Strategic Plan, and drive initiatives with the Executive Team and CoM.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business administration, education, Community Development or a related field.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a community-based organisation, with a demonstrated ability to drive strategic planning and organisational development.
• Proven experience and understanding of non-profit governance, and financial management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to translate vision into actionable goals and initiatives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a passion for serving underrepresented communities.
• Knowledge of local social services, community development, education and public policy issues is an asset.

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience including generous packaging and portable long service leave.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.
• Lead a team that continues to build a sustainable organisation for current and future members of the Maribyrnong community.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter. You can send this through the ‘Apply Now’ option.

To obtain further information including the Position Description and Candidate Information Pack, or for any further queries please contact, Alma Raheem at [email protected] or Jessica Torres at [email protected], using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer – Yarraville Community Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates progressed regularly so please apply as soon as possible.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.

Beaumont People have been contracted by YCC to recruit for this role, please direct all enquiries to us. We offer a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a not-for-profit basis.