• Be a key member of the Uniting Communities Directorate Leadership Team 
• Sydney CBD base with flexible work arrangements in place. 
• Excellent Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits  

About Uniting 

At Uniting, we are driven by a purpose to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Our commitment is rooted in values of imagination, respect, compassion, and boldness.

As the services and advocacy arm of the Uniting Church NSW & ACT, we celebrate diversity and welcome everyone, prioritising inclusivity and child safety.  

About the role: 

As the Head of Strategy and Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in developing a business unit supporting the strategy and operations of the Communities directorate. Working closely with the Director, your responsibilities include leading, monitoring, and reporting on the implementation of the directorate’s strategy. You will drive the growth of innovative community services and health offerings, ensuring we meet the diverse needs of our communities. This role involves providing governance and business support for the directorate, focusing on strategic planning and business development supported by financial and business analysis.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategy: 

• Translate strategies into actionable plans with Senior Leaders. 
• Provide ongoing support for achieving specific strategy outcomes. 
• Deliver regular reports on strategy progress and outcomes. 
• Coordinate regular reviews, adjusting strategic priorities as needed. 
• Collaborate with other Uniting functions and teams for efficiency. 
• Establish partnerships with health and Government partners for strategy implementation. 

Business Development: 

• Lead the Communities Business Development Hub, overseeing delivery against timelines and forecasting. 
• Provide strategic leadership to increase revenue and market share, driving growth and service innovation. 
• Monitor the impact of national and international trends in community services delivery, incorporating them into strategy implementation. 

Office of the Director: 

• Oversee the Directorate's seamless operations, delivering high-quality services in governance reporting, contract management, and financial stewardship. 
• Ensure effective representation in organisational committees, steering committees, and other relevant forums. 
• Provide oversight for the Executive Officer as the principal liaison for the Communities directorate, managing information flow and representing the Director Communities in high-level, organisation-wide projects.  

Qualification and experience: 

• Post Grad/Bachelor qualification in a relevant business field or equivalent. 
• 8+ years in senior roles in large organisations. 
• Strong commercial acumen, driving growth and business development. 
• Detailed understanding of Government legislation and funding models. 
• Ability to produce high-quality documents for various audiences. 
• Strategic thinking with sound decision-making skills. 
• Record of accomplishment of delivering results with strong attention to detail. 
• Extensive experience in driving and managing change. 
• Skilled at navigating complex organisations and building peer capability. 

We offer: 

• Competitive salary including the option of salary packaging.  
• A supportive and inclusive work environment. 
• Fitness Passport. 
• Purchase of additional leave and paid parental leave. 
• Employee discounts and benefits. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and apply today! 

For all enquiries, please email Zali Dardmal at [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Strategy and Business Development enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We also celebrate the diversity of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation, or gender identity and always welcome everyone exactly as they are