<p><strong>Join Us as the New Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse.</strong></p>
<p>Are you ready to lead transformative change and make a profound impact on the lives of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse? The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse (National Centre) is seeking an innovative and passionate Chief Executive Officer to drive our vision forward.</p>
<h3>About Us</h3>
<p>The National Centre was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.</p>
<p>In November 2021, the Blue Knot Foundation, the Healing Foundation, and the Australian Childhood Foundation (Founding Members) were awarded funding by the Federal Government to establish the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse.</p>
<p>The National Centre is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Its formation recognises the decades of advocacy by victims and survivors to be listened to, believed, validated, protected and ultimately supported to heal from the trauma they carry with them.</p>
<h3>The National Centre aims to:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Commission Research: Focus on critical research to inform best practices.</li>
<li>Raise Awareness: Educate the community about child sexual abuse and reduce stigma.</li>
<li>Build Capability: Develop resources and training for effective responses.</li>
<li>Prevent Abuse: Implement strategies aiming to prevent child sexual abuse before it occurs.</li>
</ul>
<p>Our values&mdash;Better, Together; Trustworthy; Driving Action; Inclusive; Bold&mdash;underpin everything we do.</p>
<h3>About the Role</h3>
<p>As our CEO, you will be at the forefront of this important national initiative. You will have the opportunity to shape strategic objectives, build strategic partnerships, and lead a collaborative culture that is committed to driving change. This is a full-time role and will be an initial fixed-term contract to 31 December 2026 with the possibility of an extension. This position will be working remotely and the location of this position is negotiable.</p>
<p>You will report to a Board of Directors and work in collaboration with the founding members to lead the enactment of our Here for Change strategy which seeks to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Empower, educate and enable families, communities and service providers to better meet the needs of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse across their lifespan</li>
<li>Empower children, young people and adults who have experienced child sexual abuse to heal and recover</li>
<li>Inspire community, policy and practice change to stop child sexual abuse from occurring.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Your Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Visionary Leadership: Collaborate with the National Centre&rsquo;s Board, Executive Team, and Founding Members to provide strategic direction and inspire our values-driven culture.</li>
<li>Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of high-quality programs, services, research and initiatives that will resource survivors and the community.</li>
<li>Financial Sustainability: Drive the development of diverse income streams to ensure the long-term sustainability of the National Centre.</li>
<li>Stakeholder Engagement: Build meaningful relationships with government, philanthropic organisations, the community and other businesses to further enhance our impact.</li>
<li>Organisational Development: Develop a culture of continuous improvement and high performance across the organisation.</li>
</ul>
<h3>About You</h3>
<ul>
<li>Proven Leadership Experience: Over 10 years experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within health promotion, research and evaluation, or primary prevention.</li>
<li>Financial Acumen: Demonstrated expertise in financial and budget management and strategic planning.</li>
<li>Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Collaborative Approach: A demonstrated history of building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and staff.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We Offer</h3>
<ul>
<li>A Unique Opportunity: Lead an innovative organisation making a real difference in the lives of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.</li>
<li>Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the benefits of remote work while leading a dedicated geographically dispersed team.</li>
<li>Competitive Salary and Benefits: Access an excellent compensation package, including full salary packaging options.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now</h3>
<p>If you&rsquo;re passionate about driving change and have the experience to match, we want to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the &lsquo;Qualifications, Experience, and Qualities&rsquo; outlined in the position description for the role.</p>
<p>For a copy of the position description please contact Georgia Pattison, General Manager &ndash; Human Resources (Australian Childhood Foundation) at <a href="mailto:gpattison@childhood.org.au?subject=Chief%20Executive%20Officer%20-%20Remote%20%2F%20Flexible%20Location%20enquiry%20via%20EthicalJobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">gpattison@childhood.org.au</a> using the subject line: <strong>Chief Executive Officer - Remote / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.</strong></p>
<p>Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be found.</p>
<p><em>The National Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBTIQA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.</em></p>

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