We’re seeking our next Executive Director to lead and shape Women’s Circus.

Become part of an organisation and community with a three-decade long legacy of celebrating the power of social circus, fostering community collaboration, and empowering individuals of marginalised genders.

Join us in shaping culture and community through social circus!

• Position: Executive Director
• Location: Women’s Circus in Footscray (with remote flexibility)
• Hours: Full time or 0.8 EFT, negotiable
• Remuneration: $85,000–94,000 pro-rata per annum, commensurate with experience, plus Superannuation and all entitlements
• Term: 2 years with the possibility to become ongoing, preferred start date February 2025.

Why Women’s Circus?

Women’s Circus is a connected community that believes in the physical and imaginative potential of every body. We’re bold, dynamic, and leading the charge in intersectional feminist community arts through our year-round social circus program, socially engaged circus productions and sector engagement. We create positive, lasting impact for individuals and communities.

Women’s Circus values diversity, champions empowerment, and is committed to an inclusive work environment that supports those from marginalised genders to thrive. We strive to support the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of employees and acknowledge diversity of lived experiences as valuable to our organisation. 

About the role:

The Executive Director sets and communicates the long-term vision of Women’s Circus. The role oversees operations, financial management, fundraising, human resources, governance, and program development. With a focus on growth, the Executive Director maintains strong relationships with stakeholders and leads the development of new opportunities in alignment with purpose and values. The Executive Director’s role is flexible and has space to be shaped by the individual.

About You:

• Committed to Women’s Circus values and vision.
• Motivated by the opportunity to drive the vision, strategy and programming of a small community arts organisation.
• A proven leader with people management experience and a background in not-for-profit or social enterprise.
• Strong financial acumen, planning and project management skills to guide strategic decision-making.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to manage key stakeholders and inspire a diverse team.
• Proven success raising funds through grant writing and philanthropic engagement.
• An adaptable mindset, ready to embrace challenges and implement new ideas to ensure the sustainability and impact of Women’s Circus.

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Excited to lead Women’s Circus?

Read the full position description and all the information on how to apply HERE.

Find our 2023-26 Strategic Plan HERE.

Questions can also be directed to [email protected], please allow a few days for response, using the subject line: Executive Director enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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