CEO

Djerriwarrh Community College; Melton; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

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Job summary

Djerriwarrh Community College in Melton, VIC, seeks a values-driven chief executive to lead the organisation in implementing its 2026–2030 plan. Reporting to the Board, you will shape learning and community outcomes across Melbourne’s west, while ensuring financial sustainability and strong governance.

Lead a diverse team across Melton and surrounding locations, building partnerships with government, industry and community, and drive innovation to enhance service delivery and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in government-funded service delivery environments.
• Proven ability to secure funding, write tenders and build partnerships with government agencies and community stakeholders.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, governance, risk management and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation in implementing the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and drive sustainable growth.
• Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified income, funding and partnerships.
• Build trusted relationships with government, industry, funders and the community.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, service growth and expanded community impact.
• Provide strong leadership across culture, governance, risk and organisational performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Governance

Financial management

Funding & tenders

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Djerriwarrh Community College – Melton VIC

1d ago , from Djerriwarrh Community College

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the Board
• Shape future learning, employment and community outcomes across Melbourne’s west
• Melton location – NFP salary packaging – 2-year initial contract
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Chief Executive Officer

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the Board
• Shape future learning, employment and community outcomes across Melbourne’s west
• Melton location – NFP salary packaging – 2-year initial contract
• Click for more information

About Djerriwarrh

Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services exists to support people and communities to learn, connect and grow.

Established in 1989, Djerriwarrh delivers education, training, youth, employment and community services across Melbourne’s west, including Djerriwarrh Community College. With around 180 staff supporting more than 3,500 people each year, they are guided by the values of Caring, Respectful, Inclusive, Adaptable and Accountable.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will lead Djerriwarrh through an important leadership transition and the delivery of its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The opportunity is to build on strong foundations while bringing fresh thinking and positioning the organisation for sustainable growth.

Working closely with the Board and experienced leadership team, the CEO will:

• Embed the Strategic Plan and translate priorities into organisational outcomes.
• Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified income, funding and partnerships.
• Build trusted relationships with government, industry, funders and community.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, service growth and expanded community impact.
• Provide strong leadership across culture, governance, risk and organisational performance.

Leading a diverse portfolio across Melton, Sunshine, Ballarat and outreach locations, you will bring a visible, collaborative and pragmatic leadership style, building trust with Djerriwarrh’s people and partners while shaping its next chapter.

The Candidate Profile

Djerriwarrh is seeking a values-driven, relationship-focused leader who combines strategic vision with a grounded, practical approach. The ideal candidate is visible, approachable and collaborative, builds trust before making change, and draws on the deep knowledge already within the organisation.

The ideal candidate will bring executive leadership experience within complex, government-funded service delivery environments, with a strong understanding of funding, contracting and policy systems. Proven capability across strategic planning, financial management, governance, risk and compliance is essential, together with a track record of securing funding, writing tenders and building partnerships with government agencies, industry and community stakeholders.

Experience in community education, vocational training, employment services or community services will be highly regarded; however, leaders from adjacent sectors who can demonstrate a strong understanding of government systems and funding environments are encouraged to apply. Most importantly, the successful candidate will share Djerriwarrh’s values and bring a genuine commitment to the communities it serves.

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 or barriers to employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or 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 has been engaged to conduct the search and appointment of the CEO for Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services. All applications will be managed through Beaumont People.