Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1.    A tertiary qualification in Business Management or a similar discipline, and/or substantial experience in senior management roles in a relevant setting
2.    Demonstrated high level ability to analyse and conceptualise problems, formulate and execute appropriate solutions and negotiate successful outcomes in an innovative and resourceful manner
3.    Excellent interpersonal abilities including active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
4.    Ability to think strategically, while remaining hands-on and adaptable to operational needs.
5.    Experience managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services
6.    Significant experience in providing leadership to a complex multi-disciplinary organisation in a climate of continuing change, with demonstrated success in increasing the effectiveness and accountability of the organisation
7.    High-level data analysis and report writing skills
8.    Capacity to engage in critical analysis, shaping strategic business and financial thinking within a complex organisation while promoting a continual improvement culture. 

Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

9.    Management experience in a not for profit / charitable organisation.

** Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Charmaine Calis, Chief Executive Officer, on 0447 560 996 for a confidential discussion about this position.

Apply via our online portal (www.masp.org.au/careers), making sure you include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 10 November 2025.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Police Check and Working with Children Check (Vic and NSW) prior to commencing employment. Some applicants may be subject to additional requirements.

MASP is a Child Safe Organisation in Victoria and NSW. We are committed to meeting the highest child safety standards set by both states, and ensuring children in the Mallee region receive the best possible care and protection.

Why MASP?

• Our employees have access to 14 paid personal/carer's leave days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government entitlements), and an innovative EAP service from Sonder, among many other benefits.
• We deliver a range of services to children, youth, families, and people with a disability.
• We focus on outcomes for our clients and seek therapeutic models of care and a trauma-informed approach.
• We're inclusive of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, backgrounds and religions.
• We seek to be the benchmark organisation by which others model themselves.

Further details available at www.masp.org.au