Chief Executive Officer

Chapman Executive; Turners Marsh; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenhaven Family Care is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation’s next phase of development. Based in Launceston or Ulverstone, the CEO will report to the Board and be accountable for strategic leadership, operational performance and long-term sustainability of services for children, families and communities.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior executive experience in a complex not-for-profit environment, strong financial acumen, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Substantial senior executive experience in a complex, regulated, multi-service not-for-profit environment.
• Strong financial acumen and a track record of leading change and innovation.
• Inclusive and collaborative leadership style with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Highly developed stakeholder and relationship skills across diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Glenhaven and drive long-term sustainability of services.
• Lead high-quality, person-centred services and strengthen organisational capability and culture.
• Navigate the funding environment and build trusted relationships with government, funders and communities.

Skills

Senior leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Job description

Glenhaven Family Care is a not-for-profit community service organisation committed to caring for, strengthening, enriching and equipping individuals and families across Northern and North West Tasmania. With a team of close to 300 people delivering programmes focussed on bringing hope and building stronger communities, Glenhaven works in partnership with government, families, foster carers and other community partners to deliver a diverse range of support services. For further information on the organisation, please visit www.glenhaven.org.au

Glenhaven is seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to build on the organisation’s strong foundations and lead its next phase of development. Based in Launceston or Ulverstone, the Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board and be accountable for the strategic leadership, operational performance and long-term sustainability of the organisation. The role will lead safe, high-quality and person-centred services, strengthen organisational capability and culture, navigate an evolving service and funding environment, and build trusted relationships with government, funders, regulators, partners and communities.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior executive experience in a complex, regulated, multi-service not-for-profit, community, health, disability or child and family services environment. Strong financial acumen and a track record of leading change and innovation are essential. An inclusive and collaborative leadership style, combined with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, will be equally important. Highly developed stakeholder and relationship skills and strong alignment together with Glenhaven’s values of compassion, hope, respect, integrity and support, will be integral to the role.

This is an opportunity to lead an established organisation with a strong community purpose and help shape Glenhaven’s future direction, sustainability and impact at a time of change across the sector.

by Wednesday, 18 November 2026.