Lead a mission-driven organisation empowering children with ethical reasoning skills through volunteer-led ethics education in NSW public schoolsBullet Points
- Drive ethical education across 400+ NSW schools
- Lead a passionate, volunteer-driven organisation
- Shape a financially secure, purpose-led future
The organisation
Primary Ethics is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing free ethics education in NSW public schools. Through a volunteer-led model, Primary Ethics delivers structured lessons that equip children with critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and respectful discussion skills. With over 2,000 volunteers and a dedicated team of 15 staff, the organisation fosters a strong sense of purpose and community engagement. Its financial sustainability, supported by a growing capital fund, ensures long-term impact and continued expansion.
The role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primary Ethics plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the organisation’s strategy, operations, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will drive the organisation’s vision, ensuring the successful delivery of ethics classes across NSW. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the growth of a financially stable, volunteer-powered organisation, leveraging leadership, fundraising, and operational expertise to expand its reach. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader with a passion for education and ethical discourse, capable of mobilising volunteers, engaging key stakeholders, and sustaining long-term impact in a highly valued community program.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Primary Ethics to lead the search for this role.
We invite you to read the position description. To review their annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website.
Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please email Roger Reidy on [email protected]
Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Primary Ethics. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 16 March 2025