Are you an out-of-the box thinker ready to open a new Green Door?

If you don’t know us, we are 160 years young, with a burning aspiration to disrupt cycles of disadvantage that hinder the wellbeing of women, girls and families.

We are part of a global network spanning over 70 countries and are a leader within the APAC region.

As our founding Sisters of the Good Shepherd walked through the Green Door in 1863 to begin their mission in Australia and New Zealand, our new 2023-27 Strategy “Opening a new Green Door” steps out our future journey as we strive for equity, dignity and social justice.

New organisational design has created strategic opportunities to advance and deliver a bold agenda through new paradigms, fresh, critical thinking and innovative operating models.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, as an integral member of the Executive Management team the Executive General Manager of Mission is responsible for proactively leading GSANZ’s focus and application of Mission in all facets of its service delivery across Australia and New Zealand. The role works closely with the CEO to support important Mission related services including international liaison regarding mission, Province Leadership Team engagement, heritage and chapel services.

About You

You have substantial experience in designing, implementing and evaluating programs of formation within a mission lead oriented organisation together with strong leadership qualities and thought leadership.

• Experience working at a senior leadership level within a multidisciplinary organisation.
• Demonstrated capacity for building collaborative relationships in order to foster a united approach to Mission leadership
• Significant Mission leadership experience in organisations in community and/or education sectors, with a faith-oriented purpose, preferably in national scale entities.
• A degree in Education, Social Sciences, Theology or a related field.
• Significant and direct experience working with faith leader cohorts in organisational settings, including province or similar leadership teams.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing programs to instil Mission initiatives in complex organisations.
• Outstanding facilitator and communicator, with an ability to develop effective relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated behaviour and reputation for integrity, ethics and professionalism. 
• Demonstrated evidence of living the values, being humble, curious and self-aware.

Information

In addition to a competitive salary, employees can access generous packaging benefits and extra leave over Easter, Christmas/New Year.

To support your application submission, please request the detailed Executive Brief via [email protected] using the subject line: Executive General Manager - Mission enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Pre-employment screening for the successful candidate will include credential checking, National Police Certificate, Working with Children Check and a psychometric assessment.

Applications close as advertised, unless extended.

About Us

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a for-purpose specialist community services organisation for women, girls and families providing family and domestic violence support services, microfinancing programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs, and community (connection) houses.

We employ 500 people in Australia who make the difference: supported by our Board and strategic partners to elevate our mission locally and globally to amplify social impact.

Our Values: Value of Each Person, Reconciliation, Justice, Audacity, Zeal.