The Role
The Chief Strategy and Impact Officer (CSIO) is a member of the Communicare Group Executive and is responsible for leading organisational strategy, growth, quality and impact across the enterprise.
The role is accountable for developing and delivering integrated strategy, business development, partnerships, quality, impact measurement, and marketing functions that position Communicare as a high-performing, evidence-led community services organisation.
The CSIO drives sustainable growth and continuous improvement, as well as providing executive leadership across White Ribbon Australia, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and maximising national impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to drive organisational growth, foster a high-performing culture, and lead enterprise-wide planning aligned with Communicare’s vision and values.
- Drive business development and sustainability, identifying and securing new funding, partnership and growth opportunities to enhance organisational impact and revenue diversification.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government, community, corporate and funding stakeholders, representing Communicare and advancing sector influence and advocacy.
- Oversee enterprise services and national initiatives, including White Ribbon Australia, marketing and communications, project governance, and organisational performance reporting.
This is a 15-month fixed term full-time role to 23 December 2027 and is located in Cannington.
Due to the nature of the position attendance outside normal business hours will be required. Regular travel will be required.
About You
- Proven executive leadership experience in a complex organisation, ideally within the community services, not-for-profit, government or related sectors, with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and organisational transformation.
- Demonstrated strategic and commercial acumen, including the development and execution of organisational strategy, business planning, growth initiatives, and sustainable revenue diversification through grants, tenders, partnerships and new business opportunities.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience building strategic partnerships across government, community, corporate and funding sectors, and representing organisations at a senior level.
- Highly developed analytical and decision-making capability, with experience using data, evaluation and impact measurement to drive organisational performance, informed decision-making, and measurable community outcomes.
Essential Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
- Current unrestricted driver’s licence.
- National Police Clearance, and
- Department of Justice screening (or willingness to obtain).
Desirable
- Experience leading national programs, social impact initiatives, or advocacy-focused organisations such as White Ribbon Australia.
What we offer
- Generous NFP Salary Packaging: Option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum.
- Wellbeing Leave: 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part-time).
- Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave and return to work incentives.
- Support for FDVA: Family Domestic Violence and Abuse leave, financial assistance, and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted Health Insurance with HBF, and free confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Flexible working conditions: We understand how important this is.
- Being part of an organisation that drives meaningful change across WA communities
Who are we?
Communicare delivers over 45 people-focused services that support individuals, families and communities to thrive and create better futures. With almost 50 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for genuinely caring about the people we help.
We are an organisation driven by our values of Everyone Is Welcome, Doing What We Say, Above and Beyond, and Stronger Together. Communicare is committed to inclusion, cultural safety and empowering the people we serve.
If you are a purpose driven individual and this sounds like something you want to be a part of, please apply with an updated resume. A cover letter will be highly regarded to outline key achievements and experience relevant to the role however not mandatory.
Applications close 29 September 2026, shortlisting and interviewing may begin immediately.
Communicare values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
This role is designated under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to promote equality; Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Unsolicited agency applications will not be accepted.
