Chief Executive Officer
Job No:
55310
Location:
Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Outstanding opportunity to work in a Senior Management position in a Catholic parish!
- Challenging CEO role in beautiful seaside village!
- Attractive remuneration package up to $140,000 (commensurate with your experience)!
About the Organisation
Mary Help of Christians Parish of Sawtell includes the communities of Sawtell, Toormina, Boambee, Bonville and Crossmaglen. Employees of the Parish work with the ethos of the Catholic Church guiding them as they provide spiritual, pastoral and physical care for all in the community.
A current ministry of the Parish is the Sawtell Catholic Care of the Aged (SCCA); a not-for-profit organisation operated by the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church (Diocese of Lismore) that provides modern and comprehensive residential care for the aged in both self-care residences and assisted care facilities. A strategic land acquisition plan is in place to allow for the future expansion of these aged care facilities as well as upcoming building projects within the broader parish.
The village campus is situated in a bushland setting with wetland, walkways and bushwalks, with beautiful flora and fauna.
About the Location
Situated on the East Coast of NSW, just 10km from Coffs Harbour, the seaside village of Sawtell is surrounded by beautiful creeks, beaches and mountains. Residents and tourists alike enjoy safe, patrolled beaches, shops and amenities, and a host of sporting attractions, including golf, bowls, tennis, croquet and fishing. Access to and from Sawtell is easy, with direct flights between Coffs Harbour regional airport and Sydney and Melbourne. In addition, residents in this area enjoy extremely high levels of internet speed and connectivity, with the National Broadband Network servicing the area.
Nearby Toormina is well serviced with amenities including major supermarkets and shopping centres, and libraries. In the nearby Coffs Harbour area there are public and private hospitals, specialist health services, libraries and specialty shops. There are also a number of schooling options for parents, including state high schools, denominational schools and private schools. The close by Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) hosts a University, TAFE and a high school, all of which collaborate closely, offering a unique point of difference to other NSW tertiary options.
About the Opportunity
Mary Help of Christians Parish currently has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Executive Officer to join its friendly and professional team based in Sawtell, NSW.
Reporting to the Parish Finance Council and the Parish Priest, this role will be responsible for managing and developing existing facilities within the Parish, developing new opportunities and overseeing a proposed major building program.
This will involve ensuring professional standards, legislative requirements and the organisational mission, values and objectives of the Parish are met across all projects and departments.
More specifically, the duties of this role will include (but will not be limited to):
- Managing SCCA departmental heads, including Facilities, Village, Finance and Property/Procurement managers;
- Mentoring personnel to ensure effective day-to-day management of operations;
- Developing and implementing annual and longer term Business Plans and budgets consistent with approved strategies;
- Applying strategies to increase profitability and organise finances to increase the quality of outcomes across all projects;
- Implementing management systems and processes to allow effective monitoring of financial and operational performance;
- Ensuring major building projects have strong effective control measures in place to limit time and cost overruns;
- Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other Parishes in the region; and
- Representing Mary Help of Christians Parish in the media, including press interviews and live to air engagements.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in senior management. You'll have a commitment to contemporary leadership practices and a proven track record in leading a multidisciplinary team at a senior level. While not essential, previous experience in a similar role within the aged community services sector and formal qualifications in financial management will be highly regarded.
The position will encompass new building and acquisition projects, including a possible investment property, therefore it is essential that the successful candidate has a sound understanding of the Building Industry, Regulatory Planning Processes and Project Management Process. Whilst it would be beneficial for the applicant to have knowledge of the workings of and the legislation governing retirement villages, aged care facilities and a financial background, it is not essential as these skills currently exist with our Facility Manager, Village Manager and Finance Manager.
The successful applicant will be experienced in working collaboratively with all levels of an organisation and have excellent communication skills. A good level of computer literacy is also a key requirement of this position. Importantly, you'll have a willingness to understand and apply the mission, goals and values of Mary Help of Christians Parish and the ethos of the Catholic Church to your work in all areas of the Parish, including meeting the needs of the community and the residents of our aged care facilities, and other ministries and projects.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work, you will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package up to $140,000 (commensurate with your experience) including super. As a Not For Profit employee you will have the opportunity to salary package a number of items tax free up to a limit of $30,000 p.a. (grossed up). Meal, accommodation and venue expense benefits (with no limit on the amount) can also be salary packaged and paid for from pre-tax dollars.
In addition you will receive the use of a laptop, mobile phone and vehicle (negotiable as part of salary package) and you'll benefit from ongoing career development opportunities, including support for training and continuous development. You'll enjoy flexible working hours and great team and working environment.
Relocation expenses are subject to negotiation, dependent on your skills and experience as well as your personal requirements.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and have the right to work in Australia.
To join a friendly, growing organisation and make a difference to the community in beautiful northern New South Wales - Apply Now!