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Chief Executive Officer, Mind Australia At a time when Australia’s mental health system faces rising demand, fragmentation and complexity, the opportunity to create meaningful, system-wide impact has never been greater. Mind Australia is one of the nation’s leading community-managed mental health services provider and community affordable housing provider. Watermark Search is delighted to be assisting Mind Australia to find an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead its next chapter.   For nearly 50 years, Mind has walked alongside people experiencing mental health challenges, delivering community-based, person-centred services that combine lived experience, housing support, and advocacy. With a workforce of over 1,500 and a growing national footprint, Mind is uniquely positioned to reshape how mental health support is designed, delivered and experienced. Guided by a clear purpose; “to walk alongside people, inspiring possibility”, Mind’s next CEO will play a pivotal role in advancing an ambitious 2026–2030 strategy: 🔹Maximising impact through high-quality, evidence-informed services 🔹Driving systemic change through advocacy and influence 🔹Innovating boldly to challenge the status quo and expand access   This is a rare opportunity to lead a purpose-driven organisation that places lived experience at its heart, partners deeply with communities, and is committed to ensuring people feel seen, heard and supported to live the life they choose. The Board is seeking a values-led, strategic and commercially astute executive with a track record of leading complex human services organisations. You will bring the ability to inspire teams, engage governments and stakeholders, and shape a future where mental health services are more connected, equitable and accessible for all.   If you are driven to create lasting social impact and ready to lead an organisation that is redefining mental health support in Australia, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Call: 🔹Jen D'Arcy-Smith | Partner M: 0449 967781 🔹Chris Grant | Partner M: 0493 714 171 🔹Alison Myatt | Head of Research M: 0412 630 817 #Leadership #CEO #MentalHealth #SocialImpact #ExecutiveSearch