Chief Executive Officer

Chinese Community Social Services Centre Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Chinese Community Social Services Centre Limited (CCSSC) is a leading organisation focused on culturally responsive welfare services, migrant settlement, NDIS services, and community and residential aged care for the Chinese-speaking community in Victoria, Australia. The CEO will lead the organisation, directing a senior team to ensure service delivery, growth, and compliance with standards.

The role requires extensive strategic leadership (5+ years) in welfare and aged care, strong English, and

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and objectives of CCSSC, and appreciation of Chinese culture and needs of the Chinese-speaking community.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administrative/Management or Organisational Leadership desirable.
• Extensive strategic leadership and management experience (5+ years) in welfare services and aged care.
• Proficient in English; Cantonese/Mandarin desirable.
• Clearance under Aged Care Rules 2025 screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead CCSSC and collaborate with the senior executive team to oversee all operations.
• Ensure services are delivered as described and positioned for growth.
• Oversee delivery of services, financial and HR management, risk management, compliance and service innovation meeting legal and accreditation standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Management experience

English proficiency

Cantonese

Mandarin

Aged Care screening clearance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Business Admin/Management or Organisational Leadership

Job description

Chinese Community Social Services Centre Limited (CCSSC) is a leading organisation committed to providing culturally responsive and high-quality welfare services (including migrant settlement and NDIS services) and community and residential aged care for the Chinese-speaking community in Victoria.

The CEOis responsible to the Board of Directors for leading CCSSC, ensuring the organisation delivers services as described above and is positioned for future growth. The CEO leads and works collaboratively with a senior executive team to oversee all aspects of CCSSC's operations, including delivery of services, financial and human resource management, risk management, compliance and service innovation that meets relevant legal and accreditation requirements and standards.

Requirements:

Key requirements include:

Commitment to the mission and objectives of CCSSC, and comprehensive understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and specific needs of the Chinese-speaking community.

Tertiary (postgraduate qualification(s) highly desirable) in Business Administrative/Management or Organisational Leadership, Social Work, Welfare Service or Community Service.

Extensive strategic leadership and management experience (at least 5+ years) in leading welfare services and community and residential aged care.

Proficient in English (proficiency in either Cantonese and/or Mandarin desirable).

Clearance under screening requirements under the Aged Care Rules 2025 (Cth).