Chief Executive Officer

OverviewOrana is a respected South Australian organisation that has been creating opportunities for people with disability for over 75 years. Through supported employment, accommodation, skills development, and community programs, Orana empowers individuals to live the life they choose. With a strong commitment to inclusion, dignity, and purpose, Orana supports over 650 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia and employs more than 550 staff.Orana is recruiting their next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), joining the organisation at a pivotal time as it enters a new phase of growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for implementing Oranas strategic plan, strengthening operations, and driving high-quality service delivery aligned with Oranas mission and values. The role will oversee all areas of the organisations operations, governance and compliance, including stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, organisational culture, and workforce development. A critical ambassador for Orana, the CEO will build and maintain strong relationships with government, business partners, clients, families, and the broader community, while ensuring the organisation adapts to policy reform, regulatory requirements, and sector changes.The successful candidate will be an inspiring, values-driven leader with significant executive experienceideally within disability, community services, or another complex, client-focused organisation. You will bring strong commerciality, strategic thinking, governance capability, financial and operational acumen, and a deep commitment to quality outcomes for people with disability. Your ability to lead change, empower teams, and build collaborative partnerships will be essential to success. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of South Australias most trusted and impactful disability service providers.Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Katherine Myers-Scott or Tara Hancock at Morton Philips on (08) 8210 8510. Applications are welcome directly through SEEK.ResponsibilitiesLead implementation of the strategic plan, strengthen operations, and drive high-quality service delivery aligned with Oranas mission and values.Oversee all areas of the organisations operations, governance and compliance, including stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, organisational culture, and workforce development.Build and maintain strong relationships with government, business partners, clients, families, and the broader community; ensure adaptation to policy reform, regulatory requirements, and sector changes.QualificationsInspiring, values-driven leader with significant executive experienceideally within disability, community services, or another complex, client-focused organisation.Strong commerciality, strategic thinking, governance capability, financial and operational acumen, and a deep commitment to quality outcomes for people with disability.Ability to lead change, empower teams, and build collaborative partnerships. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-15