Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 25th Mar 2024
For over 40 years, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has been at the forefront of advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of people living with a disability on an international, national, and state level. PWDA is a member organisation and the national cross disability peak rights advocacy organisation, led by and for all people with a disability.
With 65+ staff and a large national membership base, PWDA represent, empower, champion and celebrate people with a disability through their national and state based systemic advocacy work, as well as through the delivery of individual advocacy and a range of programs, services and activities.
You will oversee the delivery of PWDA’s fee-for-service operations including training services, consultancy and funded projects, alongside overseeing the program of projects.
As a key member of the senior leadership team reporting to the CEO, you’ll provide strategic advice and identify opportunities to broaden the remit of services, diversify PWDA income streams and grow the revenue and profitability of fee-for-service activities, while maintaining a focus on positive outcomes for people with disability. You will also identify projects and partnerships that support and align with the organisations strategy.
This will include:
You’re an agile yet structured and inspirational team leader who is experienced working with project management frameworks to oversee and deliver diverse programs of work, ideally within the non-profit sector.
Adept at identifying new opportunities and managing multiple projects, you have project management or business development qualifications and experience, together with a strong service delivery background and client centric focus.
Additionally, you’re able to demonstrate a successful track record in:
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children, National Police Clearance and COVID vaccination certificate - 3rd dose.
PWDA welcomes diversity and people with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply (reasonable adjustments are available).
If you’re a people leader with the experience and expertise to develop this important service and team, please click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required section of the advertisement above, or speak with Hayley Martin on 02 8243 0570 for further information.
Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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