• Location: Melbourne
• Date: March 2023
• Employment Type: Full time permanent role (Flexible)

Role summary

The Executive Director, Victoria is responsible for managing the affairs of the McKell Institute in Victoria. Key areas of accountability are:

• Maintain and increase the resource base of the Institute
• Develop and manage programs and research
• Effectively communicate the public positions of the Institute
• Manage contractors, stakeholders and reporting relationships
• Adhere to and model the values of the organisation

Reporting & requirements

• Reports to: The national CEO and is supported by a Victorian Advisory Board
• Required to: Travel as required

Role relationships

Works closely with these stakeholders:

• 30+ corporate and trade union members from a range of sectors and industries
• Victoria Cabinet and Shadow Cabinet, Federal Cabinet, Shadow Cabinet
• Academics, researchers, thought leaders
• Likeminded progressive thinktanks in Australia and internationally
• Media organisations

Core accountabilities

Maintain and increase the resource base of the institute and increase fundraising

• Working closely with the Victoria Advisory Board to develop programs and activities that encourage financial support for the Institute
• Develop and manage relationships with key institutional and individual members and donors
• Develop and manage a plan to increase the financial stability of the Institute
• Support broader fundraising goals and achieve clear KPIs that measure success

Develop and manage programs and research

• Develop and promote programs (including digital communications) to stimulate a culture of ideas
• Develop and execute events that showcase the Institute as a catalyst for progressive ideas and policy debate
• Working with the staff, Board of Directors and stakeholders, develop public policy positions and research papers for public release

Effectively communicate the public positions of the Institute

• Act as a media spokesperson for the Institute in Victoria
• Develop targeted communications to supporters, especially through digital channels

Manage staff, contractors, stakeholders, and reporting relationships

• Constructively collaborate with the Board of Directors, colleagues and stakeholders
• Manage contractors and staff effectively
• Demonstrate compliance with all legislation, agreements with funders and the broader regulatory environment

Adhere to and model the values of the organisation

• Promote the values that underpin the Institute
• Actively support the Institute’s commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity employment

Personal Specifications

Essential qualifications, experience and knowledge

• Bachelors Degree or higher in relevant public policy, political science or communications field
• Previous experience in resource mobilisation and fundraising
• Experience working with the highest levels of state or federal government (or opposition)
• Experience in communicating complex policy areas
• Project management experience
• Experience managing small teams and contractors

Desirable

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or higher in public policy-related field (completed or ongoing)

Experience

• Knowledge of social media and digital communications
• Ability to act as a public spokesperson and advocate for policy positions
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector or with NGOs

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to prioritise and manage own workload
• Internal stakeholder engagement
• Highly organised
• Attention to detail
• Ability to advocate progressive public policy in a positive and influential way

Other

• Preparedness to undergo background checks including criminal records check and qualifications check
• Preparedness to undergo an additional working with children check for positions which have been identified as having access to children
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally

A position description is attached.