About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

We are seeking a key leadership role – Executive Director Justice who will be responsible for leading a team of professionals working to make a significant contribution by leading the Justice Initiative to consolidate Jesuit Social Services’ practice, research and advocacy activity. The role will have both a local and national perspective and will maintain and build international relationships through Jesuit and other networks.

You will lead our Justice programs to provide holistic support service for people involved in the justice system who are assessed as high risk/need, with limited social and family networks, limited accommodation and support options and experiencing multiple and complex health problems. You will lead delivery of quality programs in a manner that reflects the social justice principles of participation, equity, access and respect.

Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development. This is a full-time position.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About the program

Justice Initiative:

The Justice Initiative seeks to consolidate Jesuit Social Services’ practice, research and advocacy activity into a highly effective, streamlined body where practice, research and advocacy mutually inform one another. The Justice Initiative will have both a local and national perspective and will maintain and build international relationships through Jesuit and other networks.

Justice Programs:

Justice programs provide holistic support service for people involved in the justice system who are assessed as high risk/need, with limited social and family networks, limited accommodation and support options and experiencing multiple and complex health problems. Staff deliver quality programs in a manner that reflects the social justice principles of participation, equity, access and respect.

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or experience in the criminal justice field.
• Significant senior leadership, knowledge, people and resource management experience within the criminal justice or related sector.
• Demonstrated capacity to find innovative approaches to program and policy development, in collaboration with teams.
• Experience in leading and contributing to strategic thinking, policy development and advocacy with capability in using research and evaluation to review/reform service approaches.
• Superior interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with experience in building relationships with a range of types of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to translate ‘big ideas’ into practice, and build broad based coalitions for change;
• Understanding of, and alignment with, the approach Jesuit Social Services takes to criminal justice system reform.

How to Apply

Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

For further information please contact Executive Director People and Culture, [email protected] using the subject line: Executive Director - Justice enquiry via Ethical Jobs.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

A position description is attached.