Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 19th Mar 2024
- Regional VIC > Shepparton & Goulburn Valley
Join a national not-for-profit organisation and global movement dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and communities. In this key leadership role, you'll drive Save the Children's programs and community engagement across Northern Victoria, leading a dedicated and passionate team and working in partnership with community to maximise our impact. Your knowledge and experience will contribute to positioning Save the Children as a practice leader in the sector and a key partner in community to deliver real and measurable outcomes for children and young people from all cultures.
54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.
We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.
With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.
In this full-time, permanent role based in Northern Victoria, you'll lead teams working in various programs across the region - primarily in Greater Shepparton. Our programs in these regions include supported playgroups, a youth justice service, a kindergarten and associated school readiness program, HIPPY and the place based collective impact program Connected Beginnings. Reporting to our Director Southern States, you'll be a key member of our Southern States leadership Team.
You will make an impact by:
Your strong leadership is reflected in the success of your teams and their projects and in your partnerships with community. You have a thorough understanding of child rights focused service delivery. You're inquisitive, passionate and motivated to seek constant development. Your ability to negotiate and build lasting relationships will mean you'll network effectively across the region, increasing our reach and impact. Your empathy and highly developed interpersonal skills give you a flair for engaging with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and experiences.
This role requires:
54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.
We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.
Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.
Other benefits include:
For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply Now' section.
Position Description: Regional Manager
For more information regarding the position please contact Gai Campbell - Director at [email protected], using the subject line: Regional Manager - Northern Victoria / Greater Shepparton Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.