Save the Children is well known for championing creative and innovative solutions to support all children and families to reach their full potential. We're on the search for an experienced, passionate and innovative leader who can hit the ground running to lead our Connected Beginnings program in Shepparton, a collective impact project which will support school readiness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children across the region. By joining our team you'll have the scope to think creatively and lead a solution-focused program to effect sustainable change in our local communities.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Victoria as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Victoria is available here.

Where you come in:

In this full-time maximum term position (initially 12 months, with the possibility of a further two years extension) based in our Shepparton Office, you'll manage a project to amplify the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities' voices to government, relevant organisations and the broader community to identify key priorities and develop initiatives to improve school readiness for our communities' children. Reporting to the Regional Manager (Northern Victoria), your primary responsibility will be to build local capacity and sustainability through a dedicated workforce development strategy, and to establish connections between parents/carers, organisations and school communities to enable a positive transition from home to school for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading a Collective Impact approach to a solutions-focused co-design process with communities and the sector
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with community, non-government, corporate and government stakeholders
• Coordinating the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and research
• Effectively communicating in various forums including high level meetings, conferences and media, to influence the sector and public policy
• Maintaining a culture of accountability, respect and excellence across partnerships
• Leading, coaching and supervising a high performing team

Does this sound like you?

Your passion, ambition and perseverance to see meaningful change for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people helps you to think outside the box. Your communication skills make you the ideal representative of Save the Children and enable you to quickly build rapport with anyone, from a young person in the community to a Minister. You consider yourself a strong leader who values the expertise of your team and brings out the best in them. You have a 'can-do' attitude, demonstrate an infectious enthusiasm for your job and inspire others to achieve great change.

Note: This position will only be open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1996.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated abilities in establishing and maintaining positive engagement working alongside Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Excellent knowledge of Collective Impact community development principles and practices
• Proven experience managing and evaluating complex projects with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A comprehensive understanding of thematic areas such as early childhood education, child protection and early childhood development
• Previous experience in leading a multidisciplinary team
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Human Services or Social Science and/or significant relevant experience

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment, including working from home (WFH)
• Full salary packaging benefits

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on Apply Now.

Position Description - Team Leader (Collective Impact Lead)

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.