JULY 2026

SELECTED TALENT CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THE NSW FOR-PURPOSE MARKET

Across the sector in Sydney and broader Australia, the talent environment is being shaped less by a simple “skills shortage” narrative and more by structural pressure across funding, workforce retention, compliance burden, and demand growth in frontline services.

The reality is uneven:

• Workforce pressure is most acute in frontline, clinical, disability, housing support, and care roles, where demand continues to outstrip sustainable staffing capacity

• Senior leadership and executive roles remain available but highly selective, with stronger scrutiny on commercial acumen, government literacy, and change capability

• Revenue, compliance, and corporate functions are becoming more central as organisations manage tight margins, rising regulatory expectations, and funding constraints

In Sydney specifically, the care economy and community services sector continues to expand as a major employer, but organisations are increasingly operating in a cost-constrained environment where demand growth is not matched by funding growth, driving structural strain in workforce stability and service delivery models. 

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

Executive leadership hiring is being shaped by a shift away from purely organisational stewardship toward system navigation under constraint. CEOs and executives are increasingly expected to manage government relationships, funding uncertainty, workforce instability, and rising compliance expectations simultaneously.

20770160 - Chief Executive Officer | Early Childhood Education & Care

• 20+ years’ experience leading ECEC organisations

• Strong in governance, strategy, financial sustainability and organisational transformation

• Led multi-site services across Long Day Care, Preschool and OOSH

• Experienced Board partner focused on risk, compliance and operational excellence

20751119 - Chief Operating Officer | Allied Health, NDIS & Disability Services

• 20+ years’ experience across allied health, disability, paediatrics and community health sectors

• Strong in operational leadership, workforce strategy, governance and service expansion

• Experienced in NDIS, WHS, AHPRA and clinical governance frameworks

• Calm, strategic leader focused on scalable systems, quality outcomes and team performance

19727433 - Executive Manager | Community, Family & Disability Services

• Experienced across youth, family, homelessness and disability services in NSW

• Strong in operational leadership, service design, workforce development and complex case systems

• Experienced in managing large budgets, multi-site teams and regulated service environments

• Respected leader focused on quality care, stability and community outcomes

20716703 - Executive Manager | Disability & Community Services

• 20 years’ experience across disability, housing, children and youth services and community programs

• Strong in operational leadership, service delivery, quality systems

• Experienced leading multi-service portfolios including SIL, early learning and community services

• Proven track record opening sites, improving practice standards and driving service growth

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

There is consistent demand for candidates who can stabilise operations, improve service quality and manage compliance while navigating staffing pressures and budget constraints. Practical, hands-on leaders with a track record of running multi-site or complex service portfolios remain in strongest demand.

Senior Operational Leader | Health & Community Commissioning

• Senior leader across health and community systems with 20+ years’ experience

• Strong in operational leadership, commissioning, governance and large-scale program management

• Experienced overseeing ~$80m funding portfolios, contracts and multi-provider service systems

• Calm, strategic leader focused on service performance, collaboration and continuous improvement

20773617 - Service Manager | Supported Independent Living

• More than 10 years’ across SIL, house coordination and service coordination

• Strong in rostering, incident management, WHS and NDIS compliance

• Experienced in reportable incidents, audits and Roster of Care reviews

• Calm, hands-on leader focused on safety, documentation and service quality

20769956 - Leader | NDIS Operations & Digital Transformation

• Multi-site NDIS leader with experience across operations, frontline leadership and business transformation

• Strong in digital transformation, Salesforce systems design and AI-enabled service delivery

• Experienced in rostering, compliance, incident governance and large-scale change programs

20751352 - Operations Leader | Quality, Risk & Compliance

• 14 years’ experience across regulated, high-risk human services and multi-site operations

• Strong in risk, compliance, workforce leadership, audits and service performance improvement

• Experienced in financial oversight, incident management and operational governance

• Calm, structured leader focused on stability, consistency and service quality delivery

20745176 - Head of Home Care & NDIS Operations Leader

• Extensive experience across across aged care, home care and disability services

• Strong in service operations, workforce leadership, case management and financial oversight

• Experienced in NDIS, audits, compliance, risk management and client service delivery

• Calm, hands-on leader focused on team culture, quality outcomes and person-centred care

CORPORATE SERVICES

Employers are prioritising candidates who can combine strong technical capability with operational understanding, especially in budgeting, reporting, systems and compliance. There is steady demand for experienced professionals who can improve efficiency, strengthen governance and support organisational decision-making in resource-constrained environments.

20769173 - Senior Finance & Operations Leader | CFO

• Senior finance leader across NFP, government, health and education sectors

• Strong in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, governance and risk management

• Proven delivery of financial turnarounds, cost reduction and operational efficiency

• Experienced in Board reporting, business partnering and multi-site service organisations

20735987 - Head of Finance & Operations | NFP & Housing

• Senior finance and operations leader across NFP and housing organisations

• Strong in governance, budgeting, forecasting, risk management and systems improvement

• Experienced in COO/CFO-level roles driving organisational redesign and operational transformation

• Proven track record improving financial performance, reporting quality and board decision-making

2021987 - Data & Insights Specialist I Health

• Experience analysing health data to identify trends and improve outcomes.

• Strong capability in reporting, dashboards and evidence-based insights.

• Translates complex data into clear recommendations for decision-making.

• Engages stakeholders to support planning, performance and service improvement.

20725599 - Roster & Administration Coordinator

• 16 years’ experience in NFP administration, rostering, payroll and office coordination

• Strong in workforce scheduling, timesheets, HR support and payroll processing systems

• Experienced across aged care, disability and community services environments

• Detail-focused operator ensuring accurate rostering, compliance and service continuity

9729664 - International Programs & Grants Manager

• 10+ years’ experience in international development, grants management and program coordination

• Strong in DFAT ANCP-funded program delivery, compliance, reporting and partner management

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, program coordination and donor reporting across complex portfolios

20597808 - Experienced Executive Assistant & People Operations Support

• 20+ years supporting senior executives across government and NFP sectors

• Strong EA skills: diary, comms, reporting, board papers, coordination

• HR and people ops experience across complex organisational environments

• Highly organised, reliable, and effective under pressure

20535463 - Senior Project, Grants & Compliance Officer

• 10+ years’ experience in education and community programs

• Manages $10M+ portfolio across 18 projects, including grants, budgets and compliance

• Strong stakeholder coordination and exceptional written skills

• Skilled in reporting, risk management, systems improvement and program governance

2022347 - Research & Insights I Housing Sector

• Housing, homelessness and social policy research expertise.

• Strong data analysis, evaluation and evidence synthesis capability.

• Produces clear insights to inform strategy and decision-making.

• Experienced engaging stakeholders across government and community sectors.

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & FUNDRAISING

The marketing, communications and fundraising market remains active but selective, particularly where income pressure is driving a stronger focus on performance and return on investment. Employers are prioritising candidates who can demonstrate measurable impact across campaigns, donor growth and audience engagement, with strong digital and data capability now expected rather than optional.

20616597 - National Fundraising & Philanthropy Leader

• Senior fundraising leader with 15+ years’ experience across national portfolios

• Strong in strategy, digital growth, campaigns and supporter engagement

• Experienced managing multi-channel portfolios including individual giving, bequests and partnerships

• Proven track record delivering sustained income growth, transformation and portfolio optimisation

20607796 - Commercial Growth & Account Leadership

• Senior leader in business development, sales, and account management across multiple sectors

• Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets through pipeline growth and client expansion

• Background in research and insights with strong CRM, data, and go-to-market execution skills

20598656 - Communications & Impact Storytelling

• Senior communicator with expertise in environmental focused storytelling

• Strong track record delivering digital campaigns, films, and content across government and global NGOs

• Experienced at managing multi-channel communications, budgets, and teams

• Skilled facilitator and educator delivering workshops, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement internationally

20586865 - Philanthropy, Communications & Fundraising Professional

• Experienced across philanthropy, communications, fundraising and events

• Leads donor portfolios including mid-level giving, gifts in wills and stewardship programs

• Strong record in campaign delivery, CRM systems, and stakeholder engagement

• Experienced in fast-paced environments across NFP, political and research sectors

Contact Lisa Morell on 0431 874 400 or

lisa@socialimpactcareers.com.au to map current

availability against a specific brief.

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