Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services exists to support people and communities to learn, connect and grow.
Established in 1989, Djerriwarrh delivers education, training, youth, employment and community services across Melbourne's west, including Djerriwarrh Community College. With around 180 staff supporting more than 3,500 people each year, they are guided by the values of Caring, Respectful, Inclusive, Adaptable and Accountable.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will lead Djerriwarrh through an important leadership transition and the delivery of its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. The opportunity is to build on strong foundations while bringing fresh thinking and positioning the organisation for sustainable growth.
Working closely with the Board and experienced leadership team, the CEO will:
- Embed the Strategic Plan and translate priorities into organisational outcomes.
- Strengthen financial sustainability through diversified income, funding and partnerships.
- Build trusted relationships with government, industry, funders and community.
- Identify opportunities for innovation, service growth and expanded community impact.
- Provide strong leadership across culture, governance, risk and organisational performance.
The Candidate Profile
Djerriwarrh is seeking a values-driven, relationship-focused leader who combines strategic vision with a grounded, practical approach. The ideal candidate is visible, approachable and collaborative, builds trust before making change, and draws on the deep knowledge already within the organisation.
The ideal candidate will bring executive leadership experience within complex, government-funded service delivery environments, with a strong understanding of funding, contracting and policy systems. Proven capability across strategic planning, financial management, governance, risk and compliance is essential, together with a track record of securing funding, writing tenders and building partnerships with government agencies, industry and community stakeholders.
Experience in community education, vocational training, employment services or community services will be highly regarded; however, leaders from adjacent sectors who can demonstrate a strong understanding of government systems and funding environments are encouraged to apply. Most importantly, the successful candidate will share Djerriwarrh's values and bring a genuine commitment to the communities it serves.
How to Apply
To request a Candidate Briefing Document or for a confidential conversation, please contact Alma Raheem (alma.raheem@beaumontpeople.com.au) / Mia Fitzgerald (mia.fitzgerald@beaumontpeople.com.au) at Beaumont People.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume.
Applications close 5 PM, Thursday 12th November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be progressed throughout the advertising period. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities or barriers to employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
Beaumont People has been engaged to conduct the search and appointment of the CEO for Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services. All applications will be managed through Beaumont People.
