Executive Director
| Req Number: | J2ZNUG |
| Location: | Brisbane |
| Posted: | 2/5/2025 |
| Category: | Life Sciences/Healthcare : Hospital/Health Systems |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Centacare - Executive Director
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Full-time, Permanent
Executive Summary:
- Lead with Purpose: Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to social justice and community service, making a real difference in the lives of over 150,000 people each year.
- Strategic Leadership Opportunity: Drive the implementation of Centacare's strategic plan, foster a positive workplace culture, and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes.
- Community Impact: Play a pivotal role in enhancing community connectedness and promoting Centacare's services both internally within the Archdiocese and externally, strengthening recognition and contributing to policy development.
About the Organisation:
Centacare, an agency of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, is a values-driven organisation dedicated to offering care services to the community, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, economic status, age, gender, ability, or circumstance. The organization boasts a workforce of over 3,000 employees operating across more than 200 locations, providing support to over 150,000 individuals annually.
Centacare Mission: To provide high-quality care services to support people, strengthen families, and build communities in the spirit of the Gospel.
Centacare Vision: Communities will be built on justice and transformed through faith, hope, and love.
Centacare Values: Respect for the dignity of the individual, Integrity in the delivery of our care services, Equity and justice for those we support.
Position Overview:
Centacare is seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Director to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational management to the organisation. This role is pivotal in achieving the Church’s vision of social justice in action within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The Executive Director will balance financial and operational sustainability with a strong commitment to mission-based services.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership in Complex Environments:
- Provide overarching leadership for diverse services, balancing compliance and compassionate care.
- Engage with federal/state ministers, government bodies, and other key stakeholders, offering gravitas and a public presence to secure funding and partnerships.
- Foster collaboration across the Archdiocese and among internal teams.
Strategic Transformation:
- Lead cultural transformation initiatives to foster and promote a collaborative culture across the teams.
- Balance growth with manageable pace, ensuring strategic clarity and alignment.
- Oversee internal leadership uplift, given the relative inexperience of senior leaders (4 of 5 under three years in tenure).
Operational and Financial Oversight:
- Lead within tight financial margins, navigating a block funding model for fee-for-service programs.
- Drive operational efficiency, overcoming slow decision-making and overthinking tendencies.
- Oversee technological upgrades and transformation while maintaining a balanced focus on AI and big data.
Governance and Compliance:
- Adapt to governance changes, ensuring alignment with key personnel regulations.
- Maintain Centacare’s reputation as a reliable service provider while navigating regulatory frameworks.
Staff and Stakeholder Wellbeing:
- Prioritise staff wellbeing and address fragility within teams.
- Develop the formation aspect of employment to align staff with Centacare’s mission.
Qualifications & Profile:
Professional Expertise:
- Strong background in aged care and disability (preferred).
- Proven experience in complex transformational change across multiple sectors with highly regulated environments.
Leadership Qualities:
- Ability to inspire and uplift inexperienced senior leaders.
- Courage to make decisive yet thoughtful decisions.
- Strong public presence and gravitas for external advocacy.
Cultural Alignment:
- Understanding of Catholic values, with a commitment to serving marginalised populations.
Strategic Vision:
- Agility in defining organisational priorities and achieving strategic goals.
- Collaborative leadership style to align the team and deliver strategy.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a real difference in the community.
- Lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing high-quality care services.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about leading transformational change and making a positive impact in the community, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to EDCentacare@kornferry.com.
Application closes on 11:59pm on 16th February 2025.
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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