Executive Director, Youth Services & Growth

NGO Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive coaching

Flexible working arrangements

Leadership alignment with board

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

Caretakers Cottage is seeking an accomplished chief executive to lead a 40‑strong team in Sydney, guiding strategic growth, governance and sustainable funding. The role emphasizes safeguarding, high-quality services for children and young people, and close collaboration with the board and leadership team.

The new CEO will balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership, drive outcomes, and strengthen partnerships with government, funders and community stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience at executive/senior leadership level within the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Proven governance, risk and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the board on governance, risk and organisational sustainability.
• Strengthen outcomes measurement and impact reporting.
• Develop leadership capability and foster a positive organisational culture.
• Champion child safety, safeguarding and quality practice while supporting service development and growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

Caretakers Cottage is seeking an accomplished chief executive to lead a 40‑strong team in Sydney, guiding strategic growth, governance and sustainable funding. The role emphasizes safeguarding, high-quality services for children and young people, and close collaboration with the board and leadership team.

The new CEO will balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership, drive outcomes, and strengthen partnerships with government, funders and community stakeholders to ensure