• Lead strategy projects at a time of growth and expansion
• Design and facilitate the delivery of organisational projects
• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team

The Organisation

Youth Off The Streets (YOTS) works with children and young people, their families and communities to create safety, offer support and provide opportunities to build a positive future. Since being established more than 30 years ago YOTS has grown significantly, attracting ongoing government and public support.

Now employing 200 staff who are supported by hundreds of volunteers, YOTS delivers a broad range of services including crisis accommodation, homelessness services, special assistance schools, youth support and intervention services, cultural support services, life-skills, employment programs, and community engagement.

YOTS is currently developing a new five-year strategy to commence in 2024, so this is an exciting time to join the team and influence future positive outcomes for young people.

Benefits & Culture

• Expanding organisation orchestrating a new strategic plan
• Work with an experienced NFP team focused on improving processes
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid WFH opportunities
• Close to main public transport routes

The Role

Reporting to the COO and working very closely with the recently appointed CEO, this newly created position will work with the leadership team in developing and managing strategy frameworks, including contributing to the design and development of the new five-year organisational strategy. You will lead the design, execution and review of key projects that support the delivery of the five-year strategy and build organisational capabilities enabling business performance improvement.

Assisting the leadership team in establishing targets and metrics for reporting on outcomes and impact measures is a key part of the role, as is managing the tracking of business improvement projects and undertaking post implementation reviews.

You will facilitate workshops with leaders and cross-functional teams to translate goals into operational strategies helping to build alignment across the organisation. You will act as a champion and advocate for managing change effectively and ensure the consistent application of change management principles, frameworks, and tools.

Skills Required

You have developed your strategy development and project management career in either the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors. You have an aptitude for problem solving and decision making, managing complex, cross-functional, and time sensitive projects.

• Experience in workshop facilitation.
• Experience with innovation approaches, such as Design Thinking / Human Centred Design
• An analytical thinker, proficient in data analysis and organisational performance metrics and reporting
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead in a flexible and adaptive manner
• Strong research skills, and ability to create and communicate organisational insights

If working towards a better future for disadvantaged children and young people is important to you then please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter responding to the required skills and experience above quoting # 887511, or call Hayley Martin on 02 8243 0570 to discuss your interest.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.