Rob Ellis

Robert Ellis is a highly valued General Manager with 19 years of executive management experience in the for-purpose human services sector.

He is known for being a strong professional, servant leader, team player, and a diligent, focused manager.

Passionate about strategic collaboration with internal and external business partners to deliver innovation, shared value, and impact in addressing entrenched social issues.

Highly competent in leading geographically dispersed and diverse teams in large and complex for-purpose organisations with a corporate structure, emphasizing on releasing capability in people, organisations, and systems to improve performance.

Robert's unique value proposition includes being a proven leader with high emotional intelligence, courage, humility, and a genuine interest in helping employees bring their best selves to work.

He has a communication style that captures attention, sharpens understanding, and inspires action, while also facilitating continuous learning and improvement by modeling, inspiring, and calling for others to take the next action step.

Dependable in taking ownership of commitments and configuring resources appropriately to ensure completion is achieved.

Robert Ellis studied BScDipEd in Biology and Education at Macquarie University, as well as Bachelor of Ministry, Advanced Diploma in Theology, Organizational Leadership, Pastoral care, and Theology at Morling College.

In terms of organizations, he has held positions such as General Manager Community Services & Housing, Former General Manager Community Services, Former Partnerships Development Manager, and Former Director - NSW & ACT at various entities including BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Global Interaction.