The Organisation
The Bridge Inc is a long-standing and respected not-for-profit organisation providing disability, employment and community participation services across a large footprint from North East to Outer South East Melbourne. For more than 55 years, The Bridge Inc has supported people of all abilities to achieve independence, inclusion and meaningful community connection through tailored, person-centred programs. With a diverse service portfolio, The Bridge Inc is guided by its vision of a connected society where people of all abilities achieve their full potential and a mission to transform lives through empowerment, choice, support, advocacy and connection to home, work and community. The Bridge Inc partners closely with clients, families, employers, government agencies and local communities. The Bridge Inc is values driven and committed to delivering relevant, contemporary and high quality services that respond to the evolving needs of the disability and employment sectors.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer leads the strategic direction, operational performance, culture and engagement of The Bridge Inc. The CEO is responsible for delivering the Board’s vision, strengthening organisational capability and ensuring services remain high quality, safe, relevant and client focused. A critical part of the role is fostering a positive, resilient culture built on psychological safety, employee wellbeing, compassionate directness and clarity of purpose. The CEO will oversee the evolution of structures, systems and service models to ensure programs remain contemporary, engaging and aligned to client needs as the organisation grows, monitoring quality and safeguarding and with an unwavering focus on client and participant experience and outcomes.
The CEO also plays a visible role across the disability and employment sectors, advocating for clients, shaping strategic partnerships, engaging funders and responding to emerging trends. Working closely with the Board, the CEO will support strong governance by providing transparent reporting, effective risk management and timely advice that enables considered decision making. The role leads the financial performance of the organisation and presents robust business cases that balance opportunity and risk. After successfully achieving growth through a recent merger, the CEO will drive future opportunities for growth, collaboration or service adaptation and influence policy and sector reform to support The Bridge’s mission.
About You
As a leader, you are recognised for building positive organisational cultures and high performing leadership teams with honesty, empathy and clarity and lead through change with confidence and care. Bringing a global viewpoint, you demonstrate adaptability, self-awareness and resilience, and you model curiosity, transparency and continuous learning in your leadership. You will have proven capability at building trusted relationships with Boards, partners, government agencies and community stakeholders. You bring strong commercial and financial acumen, experience managing complex funding models and the capability to develop clear business cases and long-term sustainability strategies. You are an experienced senior executive with a background in disability, community services or a related human services environment. You have a deep understanding of contemporary person-centred practice, quality and safeguarding frameworks and the operational requirements of the NDIS sector.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Jessica Gough or Simon Wybenga of The Orchard Talent Group at thebridgeinc@orchardtalent.com.au
To apply, please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your motivation and the skills you would bring to The Bridge Incorporated via email. Please note applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Applications close 25th January, 2026.
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Chief Executive Officer
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Dandenong
Industry:
Disability & NDIS
Contact Name:
Simon Wybenga
Contact Email:
simon@orchardtalent.com.au
Contact Phone:
9157 6219
Date Published:
17.12.2025