An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced leader to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Open Table. In this part-time role you will provide leadership, strategic direction, external relationship management, operational and financial management of our growing food charity. This role offers:

• 0.6 to 0.8 EFT with a flexible work environment
• Attractive salary packaging
• A fulfilling opportunity to create positive social and environmental change
• An opportunity to leverage your leadership skills in an autonomous workplace
• The opportunity to step into a well-established small not-for-profit with growth potential

ABOUT OPEN TABLE

Open Table is an independent not-for-profit organisation that shares free food with the community utilising surplus food in order to reduce food insecurity and food waste. Specifically, our mission is to:

• Provide consistent and reliable access to healthy food for people experiencing disadvantage
• Transform produce that would have otherwise gone to waste into free healthy food to share
• Connect diverse groups through inclusive community food projects
• Collaborate with volunteers and local community partners
• Empower others to reduce their food waste through education programs and events

About the role

The CEO is responsible for the organisation of Open Table on behalf of the Board. The purpose of the position is to manage Open Table staff, volunteers and resources to achieve Open Table’s purpose and strategic directions in line with our organisational values. The CEO is responsible and accountable for:

• Developing and achieving Open Table’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board
• Building Open Table’s reputation and profile
• Managing Open Table’s operations
• Financial management for the organisation including fundraising
• Maintaining relationships with key and major stakeholders

For full responsibilities and key selection criteria, download the position description below.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:

• A minimum of three years’ senior management experience in a social enterprise or not-for-profit
• Demonstrated people management skills with the ability to mentor and coach team members to perform to their best
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise, including grant writing and gaining philanthropic support, in a not-for-profit organisational context
• Experience coordinating and building strategic relationships
• Innovative, flexible and adaptable with an ability to manage competing demands and embrace new challenges

How to apply

Click "Apply Now". Please include the following information in your application:

• Your current Curriculum Vitae or resume including the names and contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your work performance. These will be contacted only following your expressed permission.
• A short response of no more than two pages which addresses each of the five selection criteria listed above. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
• A cover letter describing your reasons for applying and how you align with our mission.

Please direct queries about the role to Melissa Lawson [email protected] or Tenille Gilbert [email protected] using the subject line: Chief Executive Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.