Looking for a job with purpose and flexible work days? Interested in joining a small, friendly and high capacity team and you have a leadership, management, marketing, product development, or nonprofit business background? Then this job might be for you.

About us

Give Freedom International envisions a world free from human trafficking and exploitation, where every person is able to reach their potential. We have been in a formative business development period and are rapidly transitioning into an established charity. Give Freedom International is based primarily in Newcastle, NSW—our team predominantly works remotely so we would welcome applicants from all locations. A candidate who is Newcastle or capital city based is highly desirable.

Our mission is to partner with communities at risk of human trafficking to deliver life-changing and sustainable development projects. The current goal of Give Freedom International is to complete The Pokhara Project for our Field Partner, 3 Angels Nepals, in Pokhara. The Pokhara Project is a sustainable building development that includes a self-funding school, women’s safe haven, vulnerable children’s homes, a community medical centre and vocational training facilities.

Our core values are integrity, people, positivity, respect and excellence. Visit our website for more information here: givefreedom.org.au.

The Role

We are seeking expressions of interests for a part-time high capacity Managing Director with previous non-profit experience to join our team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this position provides strategic leadership and oversees all operational aspects of Give Freedom International. The Managing Director is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational and supervisory business functions, with a focus on developing, executing and implementing the strategic business plan.

With the recent launch of our core major donor products, Give Freedom is entering a new strategic phase to effectively engage current and prospective major donors through tailored pitches. Alongside the board of directors, this role will assist in new department development of Give Freedom's Partnerships area to facilitate our operational and strategic goals. Development of a partnership area framework and implementation strategy is Give Freedom’s next strategic area.

Leading a small operational team, this role involves elements of leadership and strategy, alongside practical and technical tasks across marketing, operations, finance, partnerships and program—a strong generalist with good non-profit operational knowledge and a keen interest in developing the partnerships area would be an ideal fit.

The Managing Director has strong analytical, managerial, communication and leadership skills. Key roles include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Internal stakeholder board communication
• Develop partnerships area framework and implementation strategy
• Oversee the major donor products from end to end
• Create key business strategy and strategic goals
• Create key policies and business procedures
• Personnel management / Human resources
• Foster personnel alignment with overall business goals
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision
• Performance evaluation—analyse and interpret data and metrics
• Represent Give Freedom International at sector specific and general engagements

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Development

Alongside the board of directors:

• Provide visionary leadership for our organisational vision, mission, values and goals
• Ensure a viable business model and overarching visionary strategy
• Actively look for internal and external opportunities for Give Freedom to maximise our potential
• Develop Give Freedom International’s short and long-term strategies
• Assess company risks and corporate social responsibility
• Navigate Give Freedom through organisational change
• Networking and connecting with the board, founders, key stakeholders and major donors as required
• Human Resources—recruitment, induction and personnel management processes
• Holistic financial oversight—including budget management and alignment with Give Freedom’s Funding Policy
• Liaise with key stakeholders—board, staff, contractors, volunteers, field partners, donors and strategic non-donors
• Ensure and foster organisational cohesion
• Help establish a partnership team to take our new major donor product to prospective donors

Major Donor Products

Oversee continual product innovation and maintenance of our major donor products—The Give Freedom Foundation and The Pokhara Project. This includes:

• Oversight for end-to-end development and implementation of major donor products and servicing—including financial tracking of fundraising targets
• Training of key stakeholders as required
• Maintain and update products as required

Compliance

• Ensure all international development activities adhere to all international development codes of conduct, sector specific Best Practice, Australian laws and regulations
• Ensure all activities adhere to legal and governance compliance with the ACNC
• Ensure Give Freedom International is legally compliant with Australian HR practices
• Assist with developing and updating key policies relating to Give Freedom International—code of conduct, modern slavery statement etc.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Required qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, business administration, marketing, international development or related field

Desired qualifications

• Masters degree in business, business administration, marketing, international development or related field

Required experience

• Experience in similar or related role
• Charity specific leadership experience
• Major donor engagement experience

Highly Desirable

• International or community development specific experience
• Newcastle or capital city based
• Product development experience
• Sound technical skills in CRM data management
• Sound finance skills, knowledge of Xero highly preferred
• Background in communication writing

Core competencies

• Business excellence—functional knowledge of marketing, finance, programs and partnerships
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Aptitude in problem solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of all relevant laws and regulations specific to the NFP sector
• Marketing excellence
• Communication excellence

Core details

This is a part-time (3-4 days per week), sole trader (ABN required) contract position, which is paid at a fixed hourly rate for hours worked. Although this role is a contract position, the intention is this is an ongoing long-term position that is reviewed annually.

As the operational team works part-time—predominantly from Tuesday to Thursday—this role would suit a highly experienced candidate looking for flexibility around other commitments such as business or family, as the specifics of days/hours worked can be negotiated or worked flexibly as required.

This position requires a limited amount of travel to meet prospective donors, attend an annual Newcastle-based Foundation dinner in March, and potential field partner trips.

As this is a core role within our small team, we are specifically looking for a candidate with the right competency, team chemistry, character and capacity. The job will be advertised until the right candidate is found.

Enquiries relating to this job can be sent to [email protected], using the subject line: Managing Director - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.