Chief Executive Officer

Shk Asia Pacific; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

mecwacare, a leading not-for-profit provider of aged care, retirement living, home care and community services in Victoria, seeks a Chief Executive Officer to set strategic direction and drive safe, high‑quality, person‑centred services across a large network.

Reporting to the Board, you will oversee performance, regulatory compliance, capital planning and major acquisitions, while building a high‑performing executive team and strengthening partnerships with government, regulators and the

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead large, mission-driven organisations.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.
• Experience with capital planning and major acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Set the organisation's strategic direction and performance targets.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, quality and safety standards, and overall governance.
• Lead acquisitions and partnerships to support growth and integration of services.
• Develop and mentor the executive team and succession planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

MBA

Master of Health Administration

Job description

• Lead a large, complex and purpose-driven organisation
• Drive integrated care, sustainable growth and community impact
• Improve outcomes for older Australians and local communities

• Lead a large, complex and purpose-driven organisation
• Drive integrated care, sustainable growth and community impact
• Improve outcomes for older Australians and local communities

About the organisation

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation and one of Victoria’s most respected providers of aged care, retirement living, home care and community services. For more than 65 years, mecwacare has supported older Australians and vulnerable members of the community to live with dignity, independence and connection through an integrated network of residential aged care homes, retirement living communities, in-home care and community-based services. Today, the organisation supports more than 20,000 people each week across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria through the dedication of a diverse workforce of employees and volunteers. Guided by its values of Caring, Accountable, Respectful and Ethical, mecwacare combines a proud heritage of compassionate, person-centred care with a commitment to innovation, quality and sustainable growth. Well positioned to respond to changing community expectations and ongoing sector reform, mecwacare continues to build on its strong reputation while shaping the future of care, wellbeing and community connection for older Australians.

About the role

Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for mecwacare's strategic direction, organisational performance and long-term sustainability. The CEO will lead the organisation's evolution as an integrated care and community services provider, strengthening the connection between care, housing and community services to create a more integrated client experience. This includes delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred services, maintaining compliance with legislative, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and leading the organisation's response to ongoing sector reform and an evolving policy and regulatory environment. The CEO will drive the integration and value realisation of acquisitions, lead financial planning and capital allocation, develop the executive team and succession pipeline, and strengthen partnerships across government, healthcare, housing, disability and research sectors. Key to success will be translating existing investments in technology, data and AI into measurable benefits for residents, clients, employees and organisational performance.

About you

You are an accomplished CEO or senior executive with a proven track record leading large, complex and stakeholder-rich organisations. You have successfully navigated growth, transformation and increasing community expectations while delivering robust operational and financial performance. Experience in aged care, healthcare, community services or another highly regulated, service-intensive sector will be valued, although candidates from adjacent customer-focused and purpose-led environments will also be considered. You bring strong commercial, financial and governance capability, together with experience leading large and diverse workforces, and building productive, trusted partnerships with boards, governments, regulators, partners and the communities you serve. A strategic and future-focused leader, you are comfortable navigating complexity, driving organisational change and leveraging technology, data and innovation to strengthen organisational performance and service outcomes. You have a demonstrated ability to build high-performing executive teams, develop leadership capability and reinforce organisational culture in a values-driven environment. Above all, you are an authentic and values-led leader whose judgement, integrity, resilience and collaborative approach inspire confidence, foster accountability and enable others to succeed.