Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer

About the organisation

Exciting opportunity to join and lead one of the largest not for profit Children’s Services organisation’s within the Northern Rivers.

Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NRCS) operates nine quality childcare services and an early child development and parent support programme.

Services include –

• Northern Rivers Family Day Care.


• Northern Rivers in Home Care.


• Nimbin Early Learning Centre.


• Gingerbread House Occasional Care Service.


• 5 x After, Before school and Vacation care services.


• Ready Set Go! (Parent support programme).

The opportunity

The position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the successful leadership, overall management, and operations of the company according to the strategic direction and policies and procedures set by Northern Rivers Children’s Services (NRCS) Board of Directors. The principal functions of the position include the development and articulation of the company’s strategic direction, implementation of business plans and overseeing the management of service operations and NRCS staff.

Hours of work

38 hours per week over 5 days, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Annual package - $160,000 including vehicle.

Key responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organisation’s programs and services.


• Ensure that the organisation is operated in accordance with all state / federal laws and regulations.


• Ensure the effective recruitment and performance management of employees.


• Review, revise and develop policies and procedures for the organisation under the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and My time Our Place framework (MTOP) and meets the requirements of regulations, standards, and law.


• Oversee all administrative and financial systems of the organisation.


• Oversee the financial viability of the organisation.


• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organisation’s clients, staff, management, volunteers, property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks.

About you –

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to plan, develop, implement, a strong program for NRCS services.


• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of creating respectful, nurturing, and empowering relationship in building a cohesive team.


• Ability to respond to emergencies, make decisions, work under pressure, and maintain control in high stress situations.


• Ability to think strategically, set priorities, and plans to achieve goals.


• Ability to manage confidential information and situations in a professional manner.


• Demonstrate sound judgement and excellent communication skills (written, verbal).


• Ability to work cooperatively, foster a climate of shared respect, and collaboration in managing employees.


• Sound understanding of early child development, education, and child protection principles.


• Computer literate and proficient in all Microsoft applications.

Highly Desirable Selection Criteria

• Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood (or equivalent ACECQA approved) and appropriate Business management qualifications.


• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience working in senior childcare management position.


• Qualifies as a Person of Management or Control as per guidelines from the Department of Education and ACECQA.


• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Human Resource Management, financial management, and risk management.


• Experience in a large non-profit organisation, including knowledge of working within vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.


• Knowledge of the Northern Rivers area and barriers to childcare.


• Extensive knowledge of ELYF, MTOP, regulations, standards and the law related to Early Child Education and Care.


• Driver’s licence.


• Police check, WWC, RA Number (PRODA), First Aid, CPR and Child Protection

If this role sounds like you, please email bridget.goodman@nrcs.org.au for a detailed Position Description.

To apply - please address the selection criteria within a cover letter and provide a C.V. The position will remain open until an adequate pool of applications is received.

For information about our organisation please visit www.nrcs.org.au.