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Executive Director | Family & Community ServicesExecutive Director | Family & Community Services1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsThis range is provided by Eight Recruitment . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$250,000.00/yr - A$300,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from Eight Recruitment Turning The Recruitment Game Upside Down and Inside Out Drive strategy and operations for 280+ staff across a complex divisionLead one of the Hunters most impactful, life-changing service portfoliosBased in Newcastle | Flexible WFH OptionsLead with heart, purpose and impact. This role offers connection, complexity and a chance to shape real change for those who need it most.Newcastle Anglican has big goals and needs good people to help get there. If you believe in leading with heart, staying grounded in purpose, and using your voice to make real change, this could be your next chapter. This role offers connection, complexity and the chance to lead a truly human-centred team doing deeply meaningful work.Newcastle Anglican is searching for an Executive Director to lead one of the regions most vital and values-driven portfolios. This is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people and helping shape a more compassionate future for our region. its an opportunity to lead a division that is changing lives.As Executive Director Family & Community Services, you will be part of a collaborative, mission-led Executive team who are shaping how Newcastle Anglican delivers long-term, meaningful impact in the community.You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight across a large and complex division. More importantly, you will lead a team that is passionate about building better outcomes for people doing it tough. This is a role for a strong, future-focused executive who can represent the organisation with credibility in regulator and government forums, contribute meaningfully to whole-of-organisation strategy, and inspire confidence in the Boardroom, among peers, and on the ground with staff.Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee a workforce of 280+ staff and lead programs spanning early childhood, youth services, disability support, mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, foster care and community outreach.Key responsibilitiesLead one of Newcastle Anglicans most mission-critical portfolios with over 10 core servicesMentor and guide four direct reports and a broader workforce of 280+Strengthen systems and accountability to drive risk maturity and operational consistencyChampion a culture of psychological safety, collaboration and careRepresent the Diocese with clarity and confidence in regulatory and funding forumsPartner with other Executive Directors to shape organisational strategy and impactInspire a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic and regulated environmentYou bring strong operational acumen and the courage to sit at the table with regulators and government, asking the tough questions and fiercely advocating for the people we serve. You know how to build structure and systems without losing sight of the humanity at the heart of it all. You hold your team to a high standard but youre right there with them, supporting, growing and pushing for better. With commercial smarts, a strategic mindset and a deep sense of purpose, you''re driven to make a real difference.You will also bring:At least 5 years experience at executive level in community services or a related human services sectorStrong capability in leading through change and building team capability during periods of transformationProven ability to engage with regulators, government funders and boards with credibility and presenceHigh levels of strategic thinking, planning and execution across diverse programsDemonstrated experience navigating complex stakeholder environments with emotional intelligenceA coachable mindset and values alignment with the mission of Newcastle AnglicanSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and Strategy/PlanningIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eight Recruitment by 2xGet notified about new Director of Family Services jobs in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr