Group Director, Identity & Mission | Cabrini Australia

Executive Leadership Role

Location: Melbourne

We’re building for the better!

By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive team as Group Director, Identity & Mission.  You will play a defining leadership role in ensuring our mission is not only preserved, but actively lived — influencing how we lead, how we care, and how we make decisions across the organisation. Joining Cabrini means becoming part of a community with a long tradition of compassionate care, innovation, and service. You will influence the heart of the organisation and influence the future of Catholic healthcare in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mission integration and formation across the organisation, embedding Cabrini’s values and ethic of care in strategy, culture, and care delivery
• Partner with the CEO, Board, and Executive to strengthen organisational identity and reinforce ethical integrity
• Support considered discernment and ethical decision‑making in organisational and clinical contexts
• Represent Cabrini within the broader Catholic community
• Ensure accessible, high-quality pastoral, spiritual and bereavement support for patients, clients, families, and staff of all faiths and no faith

What we are looking for:

You are a mission‑mindful, relational, and strategic leader who brings depth of experience in Catholic health, social services, education, or a related ministry. You combine theological understanding with contemporary organisational leadership.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in mission, identity, ethics, and formation
• Strong capability in organisational culture, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement
• Commitment to the principles of Catholic social teaching and the healing ministry of Jesus
• Excellent communication, personal and facilitation skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in theology, ethics, leadership, or a related field

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per annum to increase your take-home pay
• Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
• Myki Commuter Club discount
• A commitment to health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Interested? For further information, view the full position description or contact: Arlene Jeffery, Recruitment Advisor on 0477 280 238