Girl Guides Australia are currently seeking an Interim CEO to lead the team and ensure the stability and continued success of the organisation during a transitional period.

• Interim CEO, 9 month contract
• Sydney offices with hybrid working
• Unique opportunity to step up and make a significant impact on the future direction of Girl Guides Australia

About the organisation

Girl Guides Australia is a leading organisation dedicated to empowering girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members.

About the role

You will work closely with a passionate team and dedicated volunteers, contributing to the growth and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Oversee a dedicated team of 5, ensuring stability and engagement within the team.
• Project Management: Lead and manage key projects, focusing on bringing their multi-year strategic plan to a successful conclusion.
• Revenue & Fundraising: Revenue diversification, building on existing fundraising efforts and explore new opportunities for partnerships and philanthropy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with volunteers, other state CEOs, and external organisations.
• Cultural Stewardship: Understand and respect the cultural underpinnings of the organisation.
• Child Safety: Ensure all activities and policies adhere to child safety standards.
• Board Interaction: Prepare for and participate in board meetings, including quarterly long meetings and interim evening sessions.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a volunteer-based organisation.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to assess objectives and measure outcomes effectively.
• Experience in revenue generation and diversification, particularly in membership-based organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• A participative leader who understands the importance of the volunteer model and can respect and challenge the existing culture.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours and adapt to the needs of the organisation.

How to apply

Beaumont People have been retained to recruit this position on behalf of Girl Guides Australia.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Successful applicants will be contacted for further discussion.

The expected commencement for this role is early November 2024.

If this sounds like something that you would be interested in, please apply directly to the advertisement with a full resume. A cover letter will be required if shortlisted.

If you have any questions prior to submitting your application, please direct them to Alexandra Barker [email protected] using the subject line: Interim CEO - Girl Guides Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.