OCTOBER 2026

SELECTED TALENT CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE NSW FOR-PURPOSE MARKET

Below is a selected snapshot of candidates we are currently engaging with in the NSW market.  We are continuously speaking with additional candidates across the sector, so let us know if you have a different requirement.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION

22517793 - CEO & Transformation Leader

·      Experienced NFP CEO with 13+ years leading disability, community services and purpose-driven organisations

·      Strong strategic and commercial capability across transformation, revenue growth, organisational performance and change

·      Extensive governance expertise including Company Secretary and Board-level leadership across the NFP sector

·      Deep government and stakeholder expertise, with a proven track record navigating complex funding and regulatory environments

22517762 - Health Governance & Transformation Executive

·      25+ years’ health-sector leadership across strategy, governance, risk, performance and enterprise transformation

·      Executive expertise spanning corporate and clinical governance, regulatory compliance, digital strategy and organisational performance

·      Proven ability to translate strategy into enterprise-wide initiatives, stronger systems, data capability and measurable outcomes

·      Trusted Board and executive partner with deep experience navigating complex, highly regulated health environments

20916319 - Governance, Transformation & Operational Leadership Executive

·      20+ years’ executive leadership across not-for-profit, government, higher education and regulated environments

·      Deep expertise in organisational transformation, strategy, governance reform and operational performance

·      Extensive Board and committee experience, including NED and Clinical Governance & Risk Committee Chair

·      Founder and governance thought leader combining practical executive leadership with behavioural governance expertise

21003476 - NDIS Operations & Disability Services Leader

·      Emerging disability services leader with strong NDIS expertise across operations, Support Coordination and SIL delivery

·      Proven capability across compliance, audit readiness, safeguarding, incident management and NDIS Practice Standards

·      Experienced people leader supervising Support Coordinators and managing complex participant and stakeholder needs

·      Combines frontline disability experience with operational performance, risk management and participant-focused service delivery

21395024 - Organisational Effectiveness & People Operations Leader

·      Purpose-led executive with 15+ years’ experience strengthening people, systems and operations across for-purpose and commercial environments

·      Proven organisational growth expertise, including scaling multi-site family services and supporting major new program launches

·      Strong people and capability leader across workforce planning, performance, volunteer engagement, onboarding and organisational culture

·      Combines operational discipline with practical governance, continuous improvement and change leadership to build scalable, effective organisations

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PROPERTY

22779554 - Housing & Property Development Leader

·      Development expertise across affordable housing, residential, mixed-use and community-focused property projects

·      End-to-end capability spanning feasibility, funding, financial modelling, planning, procurement and delivery

·      Experienced navigating government funding, JV structures, statutory requirements and complex stakeholder environments

·      Commercially minded, design-led developer with strong client-side leadership and value-creation capability

22723736 – Housing Asset Management Leader

·      Extensive leadership across social and affordable housing, government and not-for-profit property portfolios

·      Major capital works expertise, including $17M community infrastructure and $500M health infrastructure programs

·      Strategic capability across asset planning, lifecycle investment, compliance, maintenance and business cases

·      Trusted leader managing complex stakeholders, executive governance, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams

22495045 - Social Impact & Program Development Leader

·      Deep community housing expertise spanning social outcomes, customer programs, transformation and impact measurement

·      Proven program designer with award-winning experience in homelessness, youth, community cohesion and place-based initiatives

·      Strategic transformation capability across systems, process improvement, change management and outcomes frameworks

·      Combines social investment and philanthropy expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and multidisciplinary team leadership

22557236 - Housing & Homelessness Leader

·      Senior social housing and homelessness leader with deep NSW government and community housing experience

·      Strong expertise across tenant engagement, housing operations, support coordination and service innovation

·      Strategic policy and program capability spanning housing reform, commissioning, evaluation and collective impact

·      Lived experience of social housing combined with strong sector leadership and authentic tenant advocacy

POLICY, ADVOCACY, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

23174682 - Health Policy & Advocacy Leader

·      Senior health policy and advocacy leader with extensive experience across government, health and not-for-profit environments

·      Proven expertise in health policy, government relations, advocacy, sector reform and influencing public policy

·      Strong ability to translate research, evidence and frontline perspectives into compelling policy positions and practical recommendations

·      Trusted senior adviser with deep experience engaging government, health-sector leaders, clinicians, community stakeholders and advocacy networks

22958314 - Aged Care Policy & Advocacy Specialist

·      Policy and advocacy specialist with experience across aged care, government and the broader for-purpose sector

·      Strong capability across policy development, submissions, research, government engagement and sector advocacy

·      Skilled at translating aged care policy and regulatory changes into practical recommendations for organisations and communities

·      Experienced stakeholder manager with strong understanding of the aged care system and the needs of older people

 GOVERNANCE, RISK, COMPLIANCE

19729709 - Risk, Compliance & Safeguarding Leader

·      Senior risk and compliance specialist across education, international development and not-for-profit environments

·      Strong expertise in enterprise risk, governance, policy, regulatory compliance and organisational assurance

·      Deep safeguarding and accreditation experience, including DFAT, ACFID, Caritas and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards

·      Skilled at translating complex regulatory requirements into practical frameworks, controls, training and organisational accountability

FUNDRAISING, PHILANTHROPY, PARTNERSHIPS

20285765 - International Development & Partnerships Leader

·      Senior international development leader with 10+ years’ experience across Asia-Pacific and emerging markets

·      Strategic expertise in partnerships, fundraising, program design and scaling solutions for underserved communities

·      Deep experience advancing women’s economic empowerment, gender equity and inclusive financial services

·      Highly effective cross-cultural leader engaging governments, donors, business and development partners to deliver impact

20035598 - Philanthropy, Fundraising & Partnerships Executive

·      Senior for-purpose leader with 20+ years across healthcare, philanthropy, research and fundraising

·      Proven major gifts and partnership expertise, including seven-figure health philanthropy and $2M+ revenue growth

·      Strong strategic capability aligning donor and partner interests with organisational priorities to deliver sustainable impact

·      Experienced executive and team leader with deep Board, corporate, government and community stakeholder engagement

20116261 - Fundraising, Partnerships & Operations Leader

·      15+ years’ experience driving fundraising growth, partnerships and organisational performance across health, NFP and university sectors

·      Proven major gifts and community fundraising expertise, including securing a $1.5M philanthropic donation

·      Strong operational and strategic capability spanning CRM transformation, campaign management, budgets, reporting and supporter experience

·      Trusted executive partner experienced working with CEOs, Boards, donors and diverse stakeholders to turn strategy into sustainable impact

21436105 – Fundraising, Partnerships & Marketing Leader

·      20+ years’ experience across fundraising, marketing, brand, partnerships and community-led income generation

·      Proven income-generation capability, including creating a new $100K revenue stream and securing $400K+ in additional funding support

·      Strong expertise in developing fundraising campaigns, strategic partnerships, supporter engagement and community-led growth

·      Brings senior agency and client-side experience with a proven ability to turn brand, storytelling and stakeholder relationships into sustainable income

22528576 - Donor Engagement & Supporter Experience Specialist

·      20+ years’ relationship and client service experience, including extensive donor engagement across health charities

·      Strong expertise in donor care, retention, regular giving, CRM and supporter communications

·      Proven ability to improve processes, resolve complex enquiries and strengthen the supporter experience

·      Warm, empathetic communicator skilled at building lasting relationships with donors, colleagues and volunteers

22800406 - Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability Leader

·      20+ years building cross-sector partnerships across business, government, universities and civil society

·      Deep expertise in sustainability, climate, biodiversity, gender equity and responsible business

·      Strategic leader skilled in translating research and policy into funded initiatives, governance and measurable impact

·      Trusted senior stakeholder influencer with extensive CEO, government and international partner engagement

MARKETING, BRAND, COMMUNICATIONS

22463284 - Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader

·      Senior marketing and communications leader with deep health, NFP and medical research sector expertise

·      Proven success building brands, reputation and audience engagement through integrated, data-led campaigns

·      Strong strategic adviser to executives, with expertise across change communications, stakeholder engagement and issues management

·      Track record of delivering measurable growth, including a 250% increase in fundraising income and major audience expansion

21198695 – Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

·      15+ years’ senior marketing and communications leadership across the not-for-profit and social impact sectors

·      Proven expertise in brand strategy, integrated campaigns, digital engagement, PR and fundraising communications

·      Strong executive partner skilled in influencing CEOs and senior stakeholders and leading high-performing teams

·      Data-led commercial mindset with a track record of measurable brand growth, audience engagement and fundraising results

22542627 - Purpose-Led Marketing & Growth Leader

·      Senior marketing leader spanning healthcare, advocacy and social impact, with strong brand and growth expertise

·      Proven track record building audiences, fundraising and integrated campaigns across digital, content and partnerships

·      Strategic capability connecting brand, audience and revenue goals through data-led performance and optimisation

·      Combines commercial marketing discipline with human storytelling and a strong understanding of purpose-led organisations

Contact Lisa Morell on 0431 874 400

or lisa@socialimpactcareers.com.au

to map current availability against a specific brief.