Director - Special Works

• Executive Leadership Role that drives social impact
• Lead critical homelessness, housing and community inclusion services
• $178K base salary + 15% superannuation + Highly Attractive Salary Packaging

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected, values-led organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage across the ACT and surrounding regions.

About the Role

As Director Special Works, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for setting the strategic direction, performance and long-term sustainability of our homelessness, housing and community inclusion services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead a diverse Directorate encompassing specialist homelessness and housing services, and community inclusion programs You will drive service excellence, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and ensure programs deliver meaningful outcomes for the people we serve.

You will provide leadership to specialist teams, strengthen governance and service quality, secure sustainable funding opportunities and contribute to broader sector reform. Success in this role requires the ability to balance strategic vision with operational accountability, ensuring services remain responsive, evidence-informed and financially sustainable.

A key priority of the role will be strengthening our approach to social impact measurement and outcomes evaluation.

You will also play an important role in shaping new initiatives, building partnerships across government and the community sector, and influencing better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, poverty and social exclusion.

About You

You are a proven executive leader with substantial experience in community services, housing, homelessness, human services or a related sector. You bring exceptional strategic and commercial acumen, experience leading complex service portfolios and a demonstrated ability to influence change across organisations and systems. You are recognised for building high-performing teams, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and delivering meaningful social outcomes. Above all, you are committed to the values and mission of the Society and to creating opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage to thrive.

Our Offer

• 5 years fixed-term, full-time executive appointment.
• Competitive remuneration of $178,000 per annum plus 15% superannuation
• Salary packaging option of up to $15,900 per FBT year, plus an additional Meals and Entertainment package of up to $2,650 per FBT year
• A comprehensive range of employee benefits, including additional leave provisions and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities within a supportive, values-driven and innovative organisation

More information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lucy Hohnen, our Chief Executive Officer via ••••@vinnies-cg.org.au

For general recruitment information, please email our team via ••••@vinnies-cg.org.au

If you are an experienced executive leader passionate about building stronger communities and creating lasting social impact, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. The position description can be downloaded by copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/VCG58

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 30 August 2026

Safeguarding Commitment: In its work, Vinnies Canberra Goulburn is committed to the safeguarding and protecting of children and vulnerable people. We work to prevent all forms of abuse and protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, making sure they are treated with dignity and care. Our full safeguarding commitment statement is available by copying and pasting the link to your browser ⁠https://www.vinnies.org.au/act-surrounds/about-us/safeguarding

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.