CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BIRTH FOR HUMANKIND

• Deliver high quality services with purpose
• Improve maternal health outcomes
• Lead a dynamic and passionate team 

About the organisation

Birth for Humankind is a Melbourne-based not-for-profit organisation that exists to achieve equitable maternal health and wellbeing for all. The organisation provides person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care, advocating for respectful pregnancy, birth, early parenting and abortion support. They aim to improve maternity experiences and outcomes through one-to-one community-based doula support for women and gender diverse birthing parents who are experiencing social and financial disadvantage. Their services include doula support and training, education, research and advocacy.

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer provides general management, strategic and compassionate leadership, working closely with the Board to guide the organisation’s long-term success. This diverse role oversees the delivery of high-quality doula support services, driving innovation across all areas of work. The CEO ensures strong governance and financial sustainability while maintaining a collaborative, values-driven culture in the face of change. As the leader of a small and dynamic team, the CEO directly supports and contributes to daily operations and program delivery. By fostering strong relationships with government, funders, and sector partners, the CEO champions the organisations mission, safeguards continued impact, and ensures inclusivity, integrity and care are embedded across all programs. 

About you

You are a values-driven and resilient leader with deep experience in managing people, programs and organisations, ideally within health or community services. With a firm grasp on both frontline delivery and strategic oversight, you bring the clarity and adaptability needed to lead through change. Whether engaging with government, funders or communities, you build trust and foster meaningful partnerships. Skilled in governance, reporting and evidence-based decision making, you support the Board and stakeholders with the insights they need. A confident communicator, verbally and in writing, and an effective advocate, you balance financial sustainability with a deep commitment to equity in maternal health – always focused on making a genuine difference.

To express interest click ‘Apply for this job’. Birth for Humankind welcomes and encourages applications from people who face systemic barriers in accessing the workforce. For more information, please see the Candidate Brief or email Lilli Vagnarelli, Associate Partner at lilli.vagnarelli@shk.com.au. Please submit your CV (resume) and a concise cover note. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK. The indicative close date is 1 June.