Chief Executive Officer

Ourcare Services is based in Singleton NSW and plays a vital part in the Aged Care & Disability Support space to enable a healthy and independent life for their Clients. They offer up to 13 services and employ more than 100 employees, have 380 volunteers and work with 900 Clients across the Aged Care and Disability Support space.

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will have exceptional opportunity to lead this well established organisation, directing business activities to deliver on strategic and financial plans. Your management skills will equip you with the capability to lead, communicate and execute across the broad range of issues encountered within the diverse portfolio of business activities undertaken by the organisation.

This role will report directly to the Board of Directors & ensure the Strategic Plan to expand the Organisation is delivered. You will oversee the preparation of financial reports & forecasts and ensure forward planning meets the needs of the business; oversee the development and implementation of new and expanded services and build robust and auditable policies & procedures.

In this role, you will build company culture by clearly articulating the mission and values to all stakeholders.  You will communicate with the Board and attend, contribute and advise at Board Meetings & Sub Committees. You will oversee the organisational management including staffing, training and development as well as managing external relations across all stake-holder groups.
 
Your Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation of monthly and annual service reports for the Board and participation in monthly Board Meetings
  • Submitting business forecasts and budgets for the Board and recommending major policy changes and developments.
  • Monitoring and directing overall operations to achieve revenue and expense budgets and the satisfactory performance of the various profit centres across the organisation.
  • Directing the preparation, communication, and execution of operating objectives, plans and programs.
  • Liaison with Government Departments/ Funding bodies and Peak Bodies
  • Directing and motivating personnel in the achievement of agreed goals and standards.
  • Acting as the chief spokesperson for the organisation through the promotion of the organisation and its services to the Community
  • Maintain ISO Accreditation through meeting Quality Assurance obligations

Essential Criteria
As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:

  • Previous Chief Executive Officer experience ideally within the Aged Care, Disability Service or Not-for-Profit sector
  • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Management, Finance or equivalent
  • General knowledge of the Home and Community Care Program, Homecare Packages and its philosophy and the NDIS
  • Exceptional strategic planning skills and experience including financial management skills
  • The capacity to understand, develop and implement Legislative and Service Policies, Procedures and Regulations such as WHS, Workcover, EEO & Anti-discrimination Act
  • Experience in completing funding submissions
  • Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across Government Departments, other community organisations and professional bodies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a growing organisation

 
In return for your expertise, we offer an influential leadership role in a growing organisation with an exceptional reputation providing a rewarding work environment and an excellent remuneration package.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your covering letter and resume outlining your suitability for this role against the selection criteria.

If you have specific questions, enquiries can be made to Paul Callinan on 02 4934 9900 in the strictest of confidence.