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The Organisation
PALS (Providing All Living Supports), a respected disability service provider in northern Victoria and surrounds, with a rich history of supporting people with disabilities to live their best life, seeks a visionary CEO. They have partnered with Brooker Consulting to guide this process for them. Guided by strong values of Belonging, Integrity, Reliability, Respect the organisation is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality residential, community, and personal support services.  This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of disability support in the Yarrawonga region while making a profound impact on the lives of the community PALS serves. 

The Opportunity
The Board of Directors is seeking a strategic, decisive, and empathetic CEO to lead PALS through a period of transition and strategic growth, navigating the changing NDIS landscape while maintaining strong community roots. This experienced leader will drive best practice supports, ensure ongoing commercial sustainability, and achieve financial and non-financial outcomes as outlined in strategic and operational plans. This role presents a unique opportunity to:

• Lead Strategic Transformation: Develop and implement strategies to ensure the organisation's long-term viability and growth, adapting to evolving industry trends and regulatory requirements, particularly within the NDIS funding models.
• Enhance Service Delivery: Champion best practice supports, characterised by innovation and continuous improvement in services and programs, ensuring clients and their families receive the best possible support.
• Drive Financial Sustainability: Optimise financial performance, managing resources effectively and get excited about the opportunity to address recent operational deficits while positioning PALS for long-term financial sustainability and expanded impact.
• Cultivate a High-Performing Team: We're in a growth phase and transparent about the challenges that come with it.  Lead with empathy and transparency to empower and inspire staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, leading and developing the senior leadership team. 
• Strengthen Community Partnerships: Your relationships will extend far beyond our organisation. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including peak bodies, other service provider groups, the NDIA, and the community to create an ecosystem of support that truly serves our participants

What Sets This Opportunity Apart
Genuine Community Impact: Your work will be visible and valued in a tight-knit community where relationships matter and contributions are recognized.
Strategic Autonomy: The Board trusts experienced leaders to make decisions. You'll have the flexibility to implement innovative approaches and drive the organisation forward.
Work-Life Integration: We understand that great leaders need balance. For the right candidate, we're open to flexible arrangements, including a 4-day work week or support for relocation to beautiful Yarrawonga.
Purpose-Driven Mission: Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your leadership on the lives of people with disabilities and their families.

The Person
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the health, community services, mental health, or disability sectors is required. Prior experience in managing a budget, strategic planning, governance, and financial reporting is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for disability support, a commitment to ethical leadership, and a proven ability to deliver results.

If you have the experience and desired growth mindset to lead this organisation, we invite you to apply.  Please visit [https://brookerconsulting.com.au/position-description/] to view the Position Profile and upload your CV (in Word format) to apply by Monday, August 18. Alternatively, feel free to call Leighton Cantrill on 0493 827 145 for a confidential discussion.

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