As the largest education and care service provider in Tasmania, Lady Gowrie Tasmania is seeking a visionary and inspiring Chief Executive Officer to take the organisation forward as it moves through its next stage of evolution.Located in Hobart, the Chief Executive Officer will work closely with the Board and Leadership Team in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.This state-wide role will continue to build the profile of the organisation and its services and drive strategic initiatives to improve performance and enhance the capabilities and operational efficiency of the business.People are Lady Gowrie Tasmania's greatest asset and the ability to cultivate a high-performance team culture and continue to embed the organisational values will be key to success.Lady Gowrie Tasmania holds a vitally important mission to put – 'Children First' – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life.With a team of approximately 580 people working across over 40 long day care and outside school hours care services around the State, Lady Gowrie Tasmania partners with families, early to middle childhood professionals and the broader community to ensure children are happy, healthy and develop a love of learning.For further information on the organisation, please visitThe successful applicant will be an accomplished leader with a proven track record at the senior leadership level, ideally within human services or other related sectors.This role will suit a strategic thinker with a 'children first' focus, exceptional communication skills, strong commercial acumen and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.Outstanding skills in business operations, risk and governance, together with the ability to lead change in a fast paced, ever-evolving environment are also required.This is an exciting opportunity to drive and deliver sustainable growth for a well-established, trusted and respected organisation, providing a holistic suite of quality services that enable Tasmanian children to thrive.For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Information Pack, please contact Sarah Hingston on or Lynne Chapman on or .To submit an application, please apply online at by Wednesday, 2 October 2024.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. What can I earn as a Chief Executive Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr