Chief Executive Officer

Be a leading voice for equality and justice Engage the passion, knowledge and values of a highly skilled and committed team Grow our impact and ensure financial sustainability for the long-term Delivering community driven justice since 1972, Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS) works towards a fairer and more just Victorian community, one in which the legal and broader social systems support equality and justice. FLS does this by empowering communities who are disproportionately impacted by law and policy, and who face systemic barriers to accessing justice due to poverty, race, gender identity, and disability. FLS provides multidisciplinary outreach programs to communities of colour, economic disadvantage, homelessness, LGBTIQA , domestic violence and drug dependency.

Harnessing the knowledge of these communities, FLS champions community driven justice and works to change unfair laws and systems. As the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a committed and talented team with the support of a highly engaged and professionally skilled Board. You will be responsible for driving the 2025 Strategic Plan, as well as working to shape the next strategy.

You will build on the solid financial position of FLS, strengthen existing services and programs, and explore new business opportunities to ensure long term financial sustainability and grow our impact. This will include maintaining and diversifying public, private and philanthropic funds. Importantly, you will build collaborative relationships at all levels of the organisation, ensuring staff are engaged around decision making and contributing towards the future strategic direction of FLS.

As CEO you will actively demonstrate and live the values of FLS…