Where

We are always looking for people who will bring great experience to WBE. We currently have staff in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney and while we have a preference to build on those locations we are very open to people in other locations.

About Us

We’re bold entrepreneurs on a mission to mainstream jobs-focused social enterprise.

White Box Enterprises (WBE) exists because we want to build a world where every person who wants a job can get one. We build large-scale social enterprises from the ground up, lead innovative systems change initiatives, and offer expert advisory, financial and property services to help existing social enterprises scale and grow.

In five years, we’ve helped enable more than nearly 820 new jobs, incubated four social enterprises, raised $51 million in blended finance for job creation projects, partnered with the federal government to build Australia’s first PBO Payment By Outcomes trial for jobs-focused social enterprises and hosted the world's largest social enterprise conversation – the 2022 Social Enterprise World Forum.

We currently have over 30 staff across 11 WBE entities, with an annual turnover of around $12m. We achieve results by being agile, responsible and collaborative.

The role

The Consulting Principal will be responsible for establishing and implementing a 2 year fully funded project focused on transforming three (3) Disability Enterprises (DE’s) into jobs-focussed social enterprises.

The role will focus on the delivery of the program of work. Outcomes will be achieved through strong collaboration and partnerships with the DE’s from Boards through to operational staff. A key outcome will be to ensure the DE’s are set up for mission success and financial sustainability.

There will be opportunities to develop the team to service a range of DEs and SEs as opportunities emerge.

Key responsibilities will include:

Applying strong consulting practice expertise to enable the DE’s to transition their business to sustainable outcomes over the 2 year program period through:

• Developing the project plan based on funding to support the ADE transformation and leading the review
• Working collaboratively with the CEO and COO to seek opportunities for grant funding to support ongoing project delivery
• Managing the Program of Work using a robust project methodology, curating project teams to support delivery of outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders across the sector and internally
• Developing and supporting knowledge transfer to ADE’s
• Provide effective leadership to encourage great performance, personal growth and development with tailored support, mentorship, coaching and regular feedback to internal and external teams
• Foster and implement a commitment to continuous improvement within the organisation
• Comply with WHS and Risk policies and procedures

What you will bring

• Degree qualifications in Business, Commerce or related fields is essential
• Experience working in consulting roles is a must have requirement, preferably focused on business development/ transformation
• Demonstrated strategy and management skill set, with experience in NFP/SE consulting desirable
• Strong Business/Commercial Acumen and financial literacy
• Proven leadership experience leading teams with empathy and high levels of collaboration
• Experience working with Boards
• Proven consulting and advisory experience working with and across diverse organisations to “meet them where they are at” and provide supports to realise project/ scoped goals
• Proven stakeholder relationship management – ability to build relationships and strategic partnerships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to operate strategically with an ability to problem solve, support and understand challenges at the operational level
• Strong organisational skills, making sure deadlines are met
• Working knowledge, understanding to adapt, and willingness to continue learning about groups with barriers to employment, specifically, people living with disability
• Superior problem-solving ability and the ability to negotiate successful outcomes in ensuring organisational success for WBE entities as a whole
• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and political nous
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support change
• Understanding of risk frameworks
• Aligned to our values of moonshot, create together, everything is figure-out-able, and best experience

With diversity comes great success. We encourage and celebrate applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ community, women, and people re-entering the workforce.

We'll be honest - we're not a massive corporate and can't compete with big dollars. It is important that we do what we can to provide a great working environment for all of our people. As a member of our fantastic team you will have access to:

• Full salary packaging availability
• One week’s special leave per year
• Two weeks’ paid parental leave
• Tech supplied and a phone allowance
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements
• Working in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where you can make a difference
• Amazing team culture and working environment

Check out our website, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Consulting Principal - Evolve (Disability Enterprise Program) enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information or to get a copy of the PD.