CEO - Creative Arts & Disability Services

Orchard Talent Group; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio ARTES invites a seasoned Chief Executive Officer to guide its next growth phase. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will balance financial sustainability with the organisation's creative purpose, strengthening operations, leadership, and partnerships to extend impact for adults with disability.

The role requires decisive, values-led leadership, a strong track record in disability or human services, and the ability to align commercial acumen with social outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive leadership within disability services or similarly complex, purpose-driven organisations.
• Strong understanding of the NDIS operating environment, funding, service delivery and compliance.
• Proven ability to drive sustainable performance, identify growth opportunities and balance commercial outcomes with social impact.
• Track record coaching and developing leaders and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial leadership to steer the organisation’s next growth phase.
• Ensure operational excellence and financial sustainability while preserving creative mission.
• Lead people and culture; strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
• Forge partnerships and growth opportunities to expand impact and reach.

Skills

Executive leadership

NDIS / disability services knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Financial & commercial acumen

People development

Change management

Strategic thinking

Governance & compliance

Job description

Studio ARTES invites a seasoned Chief Executive Officer to guide its next growth phase. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will balance financial sustainability with the organisation's creative purpose, strengthening operations, leadership, and partnerships to extend impact for adults with disability.

The role requires decisive, values-led leadership, a strong track record in disability or human services, and the ability to align commercial acumen with social outcomes.