About CatholicCare Toowoomba

CatholicCare Toowoomba Ltd is the social services ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba, delivering vital support to individuals, families and communities across Southwest Queensland.

A New Era of Governance

CatholicCare is transitioning to a modern, skills-based governance model as a company limited by guarantee with a newly establishing Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

About the Chief Executive Officer

The CEO is responsible for the overall performance, management, sustainability and growth of the agency, resources, strategy and operations as expressed through the constitution and delegated authority from the Board of Directors.

The CEO leads a highly collaborative, professional team and workplace culture, grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.

The CEO ensures that the agency is fully compliant with its safeguarding, legal, regulatory, contractual and fiduciary obligations.

The CEO actively upholds the National Child Safe Principles, and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, and champions the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, ensuring that child safe policies and procedures are consistently observed across the agency.

As a Catholic organisation, CatholicCare Social Services:

–          Embraces the person and vision of Jesus

–          Builds Communion with God and others

–          Engages in Christ’s Mission in our world

Guided by its mission “to empower individuals, families and communities to meet the challenges of life and relationships”, CatholicCare delivers a range of services including:

–       Individual, family and relationship services

–       Family Dispute Resolution services

–       Parenting Orders Program

–       Family Law Counselling

–       Refugee and migrant settlement support services

–       Diverse Qld Workforce Program

–       Parenting and early intervention programs

Qualifications, Skills and Experience – What We’re Looking For

• Relevant tertiary degree including social work, psychology, business, finance, or law.  Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional association including the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) or equivalent governance or post-grad qualification would be desirable.
• Extensive executive leadership knowledge and experience (minimum 5 years), ideally in the not-for-profit sector along with proven capability in leading a highly diverse and complex funding governance, legal, regulatory and operational environment. Experience in leading family and relationship services will be highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to the ethos, teachings, mission and values of the agency and as the social services arm of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba.
• Executive experience in partnering and reporting to a Board of Directors and in driving and achieving strategic and planning objectives.
• Proven track record of building credibility and trust with funding bodies and sector and community stakeholders.
• Unwavering commitment and skills in leading practice governance and client-centred practice and a track record in the delivery of evidence-informed, safe, high-quality services that enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
• Demonstrated financial, commercial and risk management knowledge and experience.
• Professional qualities of integrity, credibility and authenticity combined with a genuine desire to lead a high performing team and improving outcomes for clients who experience significant disadvantage.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills to influence, collaborate, and build new partnerships and relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders including regional and remote areas.

Safeguarding Commitment

CatholicCare is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
All appointments are subject to:

• National Police Check
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
  • Commitment to CatholicCare’s safeguarding policies and training requirements

CatholicCare welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Why Join Us?

✔ Influence the future of a trusted regional social services provider
✔ Support mission-driven community impact in Toowoomba and Southwest Queensland
✔ Work alongside a dedicated, and values-led team of professionals
✔ Play a key role in strengthening organisational governance and capacity

Relocation allowance available for interstate or regional candidates. (conditions apply)

About Toowoomba

Known as the “Garden City,” Toowoomba offers a vibrant regional lifestyle with excellent schools, healthcare, and community amenities. Located just 90 minutes from Brisbane, it combines the best of metropolitan convenience with a relaxed lifestyle.

Information Pack and Inquiries

To request a copy of the position description, information pack or for general inquiries please contact: Peter Selwood at [email protected]

How to Apply

Please submit your application [against the prerequisites and selection criteria outlined in the PD], along with your CV, a short cover letter, and two current referees.

Applications close: 9am Monday 13 July 2026