About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation:

For 25 years, national charity the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has worked to safeguard every child’s right to live free from violence and bullying. We recognise the dangers children face today are increasingly complex, so we innovate, adapt and respond. The Foundation also supports Dolly’s Dream, educating and empowering families and communities to prevent the devastating effects of bullying.

The team:

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, enthusiasm and high work standards. Our values We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters and We act with empathy, always, are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

This role is formally based in South Melbourne. At the Foundation, we support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement. How and where you work is discussed with each staff member based on individual circumstances, role requirements and accountability for delivery of high-quality work.

The role:

This is a new 3 year contract role, created to drive the strategic agenda of eSmart and will play a key leadership role in contributing to the vision and purpose of the Foundation, leading its impact focus of empowering positive digital citizens.

Balancing strategic and operational objectives in this role, your responsibilities would be to:

• Take a lead role in achieving the Foundation’s strategic goal of “empowering positive digital citizens”
• Lead the change and growth agenda for eSmart to achieve the Foundation’s strategic plan and fulfil funding obligations
• Lead a professional and dedicated team
• Drive continuous improvement across eSmart through evidence-based approaches
• Represent the Foundation with government and funding agencies

Skills & experience required:

• Minimum three years’ experience in leadership at a senior level within the digital, education, community, or health promotion sectors (essential).
• Demonstrated experience building strong and trusted partnerships (including Government) and a commitment to designing and delivering programs that support effective primary prevention (highly desirable).
• Subject matter expertise and/or experience in online safety, digital wellbeing, digital literacy (highly desirable).
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in business management, project/program management or product development or a relatable field (highly desirable).
• Established networks with key stakeholders, including Government, education, research, and community agencies.

We’ll offer you a purpose-led culture, with a focus on wellbeing including:

• Genuine workplace flexibility with wellbeing time each week.
• Additional leave during the end of year break.
• Being part of a committed, outcomes-focused leadership team.
• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.

Important - please note:

• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.

For further information contact [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Digital Citizenship Programs enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.