Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Homes North Community Housing

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Remuneration: Competitive executive package, circa $300,000+

Relocation & accommodation support available.

Type: Full-time

Location: Armidale, NSW OR Tamworth, NSW

Employees: 51 - 200 Employees

The organisation

Homes North Community Housing is a respected regional community housing provider delivering housing and support services across the New England North West region of NSW. Guided by its vision of homes, lives and communities, Homes North works alongside people and communities to provide safe and affordable housing, respond to homelessness and support long-term community wellbeing.

Supporting more than 5,500 people across the region, Homes North combines strong commercial stewardship with client-centred service delivery and deep community connection. The organisation works in partnership with government, community organisations and local stakeholders to create positive regional outcomes and strengthen opportunities for individuals, families and communities.

With an established reputation, strong culture and commitment to culturally responsive practice, Homes North is recognised as one of regional NSW’s leading community housing organisations.

The role

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership across a diverse organisation. Leading organisational sustainability, partnerships, advocacy, housing growth and service delivery, the CEO will foster a collaborative culture while positioning Homes North for its next phase of growth and impact.

This role requires a strategic and emotionally intelligent executive with strong stakeholder engagement capability, leadership experience and a genuine commitment to regional communities and social impact.

Based in Armidale or Tamworth, this role offers the opportunity to combine executive leadership with the lifestyle and connection of regional NSW while influencing outcomes across the New England North West. Relocation support provided.

About You

Homes North is seeking a values-led executive who can balance strategic growth, financial sustainability and community impact within a dynamic regional environment. The successful candidate will bring:

• Proven executive leadership experience within community housing, human services, social infrastructure or other purpose-led environments

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• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to balance sustainability with client and community outcomes
• Demonstrated capability leading organisational strategy, growth and operational performance
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across government, community, business and sector partners
• A collaborative and authentic leadership style, with the emotional intelligence and judgement to engage, mentor and empower teams
• An understanding of regional communities and the ability to navigate competing priorities and resource constraints
• Experience working within culturally diverse environments, including a genuine commitment to cultural safety and improved outcomes for Aboriginal communities
• Strong governance, risk management and Board engagement capability
• The resilience, curiosity and adaptability to lead through change and drive long-term impact

Most importantly, Homes North is seeking a leader motivated by creating long-term positive outcomes for regional communities.

Homes North strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we are dedicated to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive organisation where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, knowledge and leadership are respected, valued and embedded across our work.

To apply

People for Purpose is partnering with Homes North Community Housing to lead the search for this role.

1. We invite you to read the position description. To review Homes North Community Housing’s annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
2. Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au
3. Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Homes North Community Housing.

A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

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