EMPLOYMENT

Join to apply for the Group Chief Executive Officer role at Watermark Search International Lead with Purpose. Drive Social Innovation. Transform Lives. Established in 1854, MCM is a leading non‑profit community service organisation in Victoria that uplifts and empowers the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community through a broad range of support in homelessness, disability, mental health, secondary level education, child and family services, and palliative care. MCM has a turnover of $140 million per annum and more than 19 000 clients. MCM is comprised of MCM Services, the Hester Hornbrook Academy, MCM Housing and Quantum Support Services all working together to disrupt disadvantage and create positive change for Victoria’s most vulnerable. MCM does this by addressing the needs of the whole person through a holistic, healing‑oriented approach to drive lasting systematic change in their lives. About the Role As CEO, you will be the executive leader and public face of MCM, accountable to the Board for delivering strategic and operational outcomes across four operating divisions: MCM, MCM Housing, Hester Hornbrook Academy, and Quantum Support Services. You will lead a workforce of over 970 employees and 400 volunteers, supported by a strong executive team and shared services. This is a rare opportunity to influence systemic change, shape public discourse, and deliver measurable social impact at scale. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and execution of MCM’s strategic plan in alignment with Board direction. Ensure operational excellence, financial sustainability, and a culture of accountability. Represent MCM in public forums, media, and with government, philanthropic, and community stakeholders. Drive innovation in service delivery, informed by research and community development principles. Build organisational capacity, succession planning, and future readiness. Uphold the highest standards of governance, compliance, and risk management. About You You’re an accomplished leader who thrives on creating meaningful impact in complex, purpose‑driven environments. Your experience includes: Executive leadership credentials : Proven success as a CEO within community, local government, health, education, or human services organisations. Strategic and commercial expertise : Demonstrated ability to navigate multi‑stream funding models while driving sustainable growth and operational excellence at scale. Influential communication : Natural ability to engage, influence, and build coalitions across diverse stakeholders. Authentic commitment to equity : Deep‑seeded passion for advancing social justice, inclusion, and the rights of disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Transformational leadership style : You lead with integrity and purpose, building cultures of trust, innovation, and high performance that bring out the best in your teams. Why Join MCM? Be part of an organisation with the vision and courage to challenge disadvantage at its roots. Lead a significant and diverse portfolio of services, creating impact across Victoria. Work alongside a purpose‑driven Board and executive team in a values‑driven culture. Shape innovative solutions that will define the future of community wellbeing. For a confidential discussion and the Candidate Brief, please call Bronwen Kerr, Engagement Manager, on 02 9233 1200 or Jen D’Arcy‑Smith, Partner, on 04 449 967 781. To express interest, please send your application quoting Ref No A006140 to Watermark Search International at search@watermarksearch.com.au. We will reply to the email address used for your application. Closing date: 11:59 PM AEDT on 13 November 2025 J-18808-Ljbffr