Queensland Youth Services (QYS) is a passionate not-for-profit organisation supporting youth in Townsville and Mount Isa, with a mission to empower young people and enhance their quality of life. QYS operates with a strong commitment to dignity, respect, and inclusivity, offering services designed to help youth achieve safe and sustainable lifestyles. The Opportunity As the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Youth Services, you will provide visionary leadership and help shape the strategic direction of the organisation. Based in Townsville, this role will require occasional travel to meet the needs of QYS and its expanding services. You will be responsible for driving the QYS business strategy, fostering a positive organisational culture, and mentoring staff to deliver on the organisation's mission. With significant autonomy, you will oversee operations, manage risk, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The role would suit an innovative & collaborative leader with an empathetic approach and involves developing key relationships with stakeholders, advocating for youth issues, and securing funding with an awareness of social enterprise considerations to support QYS programs. Your Skills & Experience To excel in this role, you will have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Services, Social Work, Business).Extensive management experience, covering Human Resource and Financial Management, and Community Development.Experience in the Community Service and not-for-profit sectors, bringing a passion for making a difference.In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements related to child and youth protection, and workplace health and safety.Strong leadership abilities, demonstrated through strategic planning, budget management, and fostering a positive organisational culture.The ability to manage people, establish effective work practices, and oversee contract management and reporting.A deep understanding of youth and social justice issues, with experience delivering impactful services to young people and their families.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire through both written and verbal communication.High levels of personal drive, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement.Eligibility for a Blue Card and completion of a police check. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Services, Social Work, Business).Extensive management experience, covering Human Resource and Financial Management, and Community Development.Experience in the Community Service and not-for-profit sectors, bringing a passion for making a difference.In-depth knowledge of statutory requirements related to child and youth protection, and workplace health and safety.Strong leadership abilities, demonstrated through strategic planning, budget management, and fostering a positive organisational culture.The ability to manage people, establish effective work practices, and oversee contract management and reporting.A deep understanding of youth and social justice issues, with experience delivering impactful services to young people and their families.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire through both written and verbal communication.High levels of personal drive, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous self-improvement.Eligibility for a Blue Card and completion of a police check.The Offer This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to lead a respected organisation dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people. In addition to a competitive salary, the successful candidate will receive: The freedom to set strategic direction and develop long-term plans with significant autonomy.Opportunities for professional development and mentorship, along with the ability to implement and promote change and continuous improvement.The chance to advocate for youth issues, develop impactful business cases, and influence the future of youth services.A supportive work environment where you can establish and maintain collaborative relationships with funding bodies, government departments, and other stakeholder services. The freedom to set strategic direction and develop long-term plans with significant autonomy.Opportunities for professional development and mentorship, along with the ability to implement and promote change and continuous improvement.The chance to advocate for youth issues, develop impactful business cases, and influence the future of youth services.A supportive work environment where you can establish and maintain collaborative relationships with funding bodies, government departments, and other stakeholder services.To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. How to Apply To apply online, click 'apply' at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Jenny Cunsamy on 07 4724 5822 or ****** for a confidential discussion. Please DO NOT contact QYS directly, they have outsourced this recruitment exclusively to CBC Staff Selection. Please contact us directly, not via a third-party agency. At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent. CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment With over 36 years' recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville region) as well as Regional Queensland. Job Reference: 1261108/JC Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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