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Our client is a well-established and highly respected organisation in the aged care sector, committed to providing affordable, secure, and comfortable accommodation with compassionate care to qualifying retired individuals.
They are seeking to appoint a business-minded and client-focused Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversee operations across multiple facilities.
Package offered is commensurate with experience, skills, qualification and value-add contribution.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- BCom Honours Degree (Essential)
Experience:
- 10–15 years’ proven experience in a CEO or senior General Management role
- Demonstrated track record in strategic leadership, financial management, and commercial oversight, driving sustainable business growth
- Experience in the aged care sector will be an advantage
- Strong ability to engage with retired individuals in a respectful, caring, and empathetic manner
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plans, vision, and goals
- Embed the mission, ethos, and values throughout all operational areas
- Identify and mitigate potential business risks
- Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, efficiency, and care
- Approve and implement operational policies, procedures, and standards
- Lead the effective management of operations, finance, nursing, business development, and HR
- Monitor industry trends and align organisational strategy accordingly
- Drive optimisation of investments and resources
- Review performance reports to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Oversee resident relations and intervene in escalated matters
- Manage communication with residents, families, and relevant community networks
- Represent the organisation as the primary contact for the Board
- Provide regular reports to the Board on stakeholder engagement and operational matters
- Business Development:
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities
- Present strategic proposals to the Board for consideration
- Approve all contracts with residents, partners, and external suppliers
- Financial Management:
- Assume full accountability for organisational financial performance
- Oversee budgets, reporting systems, and financial policies to ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards
- Review monthly financial reports, address discrepancies, and manage expenditure within approved parameters
- Oversee cash flow management, debtor control, and supplier negotiations
- In collaboration with Financial Accountant, prepare year-end financial statements for audit and act as liaison with external auditors
- Present audited financial results and insights to the Board
- Serve as the organisation’s Prescribed Officer in compliance with governance requirements and legislation
- Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure alignment of all operations to required quality standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
- Represent the organisation in HR, legal, media, and reputational matters
- Leadership & People Management:
- Lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering engagement and commitment
- Ensure succession planning for key positions
- Promote a learning and development culture
- Resolve critical operational issues to ensure business continuity
- Maintain adherence to corporate governance principles and ethical leadership standards
Core Competencies:
- Strategic and Commercial Acumen
- Strong Leadership and Decision-Making Skills
- Excellent Communication and Stakeholder Management Abilities
- Commitment to Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Strong business acumen
- Solid financial acumen
- Sound judgement and effective decision-making abilities
- Skilled negotiator
- Highest level of integrity and ethics
- Empathy and Sensitivity in an Aged Care Context
- Ability to engage respectfully, caringly and sensitively with retired individuals.
Salary Parameters:
- CTC commensurate with experience, skills, qualification and value-add contribution.
- Included in CTC : 9% Pension fund contribution / 5% employee contribution.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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