Join a national not-for-profit organisation and global movement dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and communities. In this key leadership role, you'll drive 54 reasons' work across Victoria and South Australia, leading a dedicated and passionate team of professionals. Your knowledge and experience will contribute to a child rights-focussed approach to our service delivery, positioning 54 reasons as a practice leader in the sector to deliver real and measurable outcomes for the people we work with.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full-time, permanent role, you'll have a unique opportunity to lead and inspire our VIC and SA teams* to achieve impact for children, families and communities. Either based in Melbourne or Adelaide or within an hour of a major airport, you'll be a key member of our Senior Management Team and will report to our CEO of 54 reasons.

You will make an impact by:

• Developing a high performing and engaged team through strong management, coaching and recruitment
• Leading the development, implementation and successful achievement of strategic and operational business plans
• Effectively engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations, to build collaborative partnerships
• Leading state-based business development activities to deliver program sustainability, and to ensure high quality programming
• Successfully promoting 54 reasons across state and local media outfits whilst advocating for the rights of children

* This role also oversees our 1800RESPECT team who are primarily based across VIC and SA, with a small team in NT.

Does this sound like you?

You're a natural leader with a thorough understanding of child rights focused service delivery, and a passion for creative and strategic thinking. Your empathy and highly developed interpersonal skills give you a flair for engaging with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and experiences. A strong leadership approach that combines operational excellence with flexibility and resilience will see you and your team achieve success.

This role requires:

• Senior leadership experience, operating within complex environments
• Ability to act as a non-partisan ambassador at the highest levels including government and media
• Proven experience overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex operations, including financial management, budget development, risk management, health and safety and child safeguarding
• Track record in successful business development, including the preparation of funding proposals
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities and organisations and a clear ability to build respectful and genuine partnerships with both
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships with community, corporate and / or government stakeholders
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field within the social sciences/human services

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is around 700 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people in Victoria and SA work across our offices, from home and in community, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave.

Other benefits include:

• Generous salary plus full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Child friendly work environment

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description - Director VIC/SA

For any queries, contact Monica Rogers, Talent Acquisition Partner, on [email protected] using the subject line: Director - Victoria / South Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We're dedicated to ensuring54 reasonsis a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.