about CBM Australia

CBM Australia’s mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability. Millions of lives are transformed each year through CBM’s programs, technical advice, and advocacy. 

As Australia’s prime international development organisation focused on disability inclusion CBM’s partnership based work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the poorest places globally. 

The vision and end goal is for all people with disabilities to enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Public Engagement will lead and manage the organisation’s efforts to connect and mobilise individual Australians, organisations and government in this cause. 

The Director will work in close consultation with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to increase the awareness of CBM Australia’s work and impact amongst values-aligned Australians and in doing so grow influence, income and brand awareness.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A deep commitment to CBM Australia’s vision, mission and values, and you will have the ability to model and lead inclusion within a Christian environment.
• Considerable experience contributing to public engagement for social impact within the Australian charity sector; development ANGO experience is preferred.
• Proven executive level experience Ieading multi-disciplinary teams, providing strategic leadership with the ability to inspire, empower and deliver execution by others.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to engage across audiences from the highest levels of government to individual supporters from all walks of life.
• Evidenced experience and competencies across change management, adaptive (agile) practices, brand evolution and “digital first” transformation.

For a confidential conversation please contact Julia Soutter on [email protected] or Christine Kwan on [email protected], using the subject line: Director of Public Engagement - CBM Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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