CEO Open Minds - Brisbane - [Archived Advertisement]

• Exceptional leadership opportunity
• Contribute to the mental health of the community
• Lead organizational growth and business achievement

Strategic thinking, contemporary leadership, financial acumen and highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills are critical.

About the Company

Open Minds is a leading Australian based provider of community based mental health recovery focussed care services. The Open Minds service portfolio also includes an employment services provision for clients with diagnosed mental illness.

Open Minds is a values based organisation supporting people with mental illness, intellectual disability or acquired brain injury to live well and independently within the community.

 About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional CEO to lead Open Minds through the next exciting phase of changes and beyond. Key to your success will be building a collaborative, high performing culture and team, as well ensuring you're leading the development of outstanding stakeholder relationships, business development strategies and engaging with the community to raise awareness of our services and build the brand, services and reputation of Open Minds.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications in health / business administration, human services or social sciences, coupled with significant experience (5-10 years) in a senior leadership role in a related sector. You will have significant ability to think and act strategically and demonstrated experience and success in the implementation of strategic initiatives/priorities.

You will need exemplary leadership capability, particularly in being able to inspire, motivate, develop, engage people and improve organisational culture and performance. Capability to publicly represent an organisation and maintain relationships with key stakeholders particularly Government and funding organisations is also crucial.

You will need the ability to work with and assist the Board, and have an understanding of organisational governance. Strong understanding of financial and cash flow management to a level that enables robust decision making regarding the organisations activities will also be important.

To apply

For more information please contact Michelle Smith (07 3896 4219) for a confidential discussion. To apply please submit your resume along with a covering letter describing your interest and suitability for this position.

Applications close Friday 4 August 2017.