Executive General Manager Women’s Safety, Youth & Family Services

• National executive leadership role within a purpose-driven organisation
• Drive impact across women's safety, youth and family services
• Lead at the intersection of service delivery, policy and social impact

About the organisation

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a leading social purpose organisation dedicated to supporting women, girls and families to be safe, well, strong and connected. With a heritage spanning more than 160 years, Good Shepherd works across family violence, youth and family services, financial wellbeing, housing and community development, combining direct service delivery with advocacy, research and partnerships to address disadvantage and create opportunities for people to thrive. Guided by its commitment to dignity, equity and social justice, Good Shepherd operates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand and continues to play an influential role in shaping responses to some of the most significant social challenges facing communities today.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive General Manager, Women's Safety, Youth & Family Services will lead a substantial portfolio supporting women, children, young people and families across a diverse range of programs and services. The role operates at the intersection of service delivery, government policy, sector reform and community need, requiring leadership across a complex stakeholder, funding and regulatory environment. The appointee will be responsible for strengthening organisational performance, service quality, workforce capability and sustainable outcomes while navigating increasing demand, evolving community expectations and a changing policy landscape. Working closely with government, community organisations and sector stakeholders, the position will contribute to the delivery of Good Shepherd's strategic priorities and help ensure the organisation remains responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities, identifying emerging needs and developing innovative solutions. Additionally, the EGM provides specialist knowledge across the organisation and the Good Shepherd network in Australia and internationally. 

About you

You are an accomplished executive with experience leading complex service organisations within community services, family services, family violence, health, human services or adjacent purpose-driven sectors. You have successfully led large and diverse teams, delivered operational and financial performance, and navigated complex stakeholder environments. Commercially astute and strategically minded, you bring strong leadership capability together with experience building productive relationships across government, community and sector networks. Most importantly, you are a values-led leader whose integrity, judgement and collaborative approach enable you to build high-performing teams and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities. You will also demonstrate a humble and collaborative approach to working with Executive colleagues and their teams. This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale while contributing to an organisation with a long history of community impact, advocacy and innovation

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV along with a covering letter. For further information you may contact Catherine Reidy at SHK via email on catherine.reidy@shk.com.au, quoting reference # 3688188. Closing date for receipt of applications is November 15, 2026. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.