Chief Executive Officer

Country Home Services

With over 30 years of experience providing home care services to the Yorke Peninsula, Lower North, Barossa and Gawler Regions, Country Home Services improves the lives of older people in country communities through support, connection, inclusion and advocacy.  A wide range of services are delivered through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages and Veterans Home Care program.  As a not-for-profit organisation with an annual revenue of $6m, and a workforce of over 200, Country Home Services is recognised and trusted for its commitment to excellence and genuine passion for enhancing the lives of clients.   

Reporting to the skills-based Board, this important role will be responsible for delivering reform while ensuring the continuation of the organisation’s service provision through innovative and best practice initiatives.  Key areas of responsibility will include:

• proactively guiding the strategic and operational direction of the organisation; 
• leading, managing and developing staff to deliver contemporary, high quality person-centred care and services; 
• identifying and implementing growth and performance improvement opportunities; 
• managing the financial, physical resources and assets of the organisation to ensure viability and ongoing success; 
• maintaining and enhancing relationships with diverse stakeholders including government entities, peak bodies, service partners and community groups.   

Applications are invited from appropriately qualified professionals with extensive experience in the community services/aged care sector.  The successful candidate will demonstrate business acumen, initiative, judgement, commitment to continuous improvement principles and highly developed interpersonal skills.  Capacity to engage, lead and role model the working behaviours appropriate to the continued reputation and success of the organisation will be essential.    

A competitive senior executive remuneration package including fully maintained vehicle will be offered to secure a strong appointment.  With the head office in Nuriootpa and a second office in Clare, flexible work arrangements can be negotiated. 

Make an enquiry to explore this genuine career opportunity to take the lead of this respected, progressive service provider with significant potential for growth and expansion. 

For further information on our client, please visit  countryhomeservices.org.au

Applications including a cover letter and CV should be addressed to Justin Hinora. 

For a confidential discussion, please call (08) 8100 8***.