Why this opportunity?

• Shape the future of a pioneering women's domestic and family violence recovery service through impact, strategy and innovation.
• Lead meaningful partnerships across government, community, research and funding sectors to strengthen outcomes for women.
• Drive lasting systems change by embedding evaluation, lived expertise and evidence-informed practice into service delivery.

Lead Impact and Evaluation. Influence Systems. Strengthen Relationships.

Our client, an innovative and highly respected women's domestic and family violence recovery service in the Illawarra to recruit an exceptional Head of Impact and Partnerships.

This is a rare executive leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about using evidence, community relationships and lived expertise to create meaningful and lasting change for women impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence.

Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across organisational impact, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, partnerships and lived expertise, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed services while strengthening its influence across the sector.

About the Role

This diverse leadership position will see you:

• Lead organisational impact measurement, evaluation frameworks and continuous improvement.
• Develop systems that demonstrate outcomes and strengthen service delivery.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across government, community organisations, funders, researchers and peak bodies.
• Champion the integration of lived expertise into organisational strategy, service design and advocacy.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team while contributing to organisational strategy and future growth.
• Represent the organisation externally and strengthen its profile as a leader in women's trauma recovery and violence prevention.

About You

You are an experienced senior leader who combines strategic thinking with genuine relationship-building skills.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience within the not-for-profit, community services, health or social impact sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation, impact measurement, organisational learning or continuous improvement.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and partnership development skills.
• Experience influencing across complex systems and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to trauma-informed, feminist and social justice principles.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Community Development, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

What’s on offer

• Salary packaging and NFP benefits
• Additional wellbeing leave and professional development
• A supportive, trauma-informed workplace culture
• The opportunity to contribute to a pioneering trauma recovery program in the Illawarra

Pre-Employment Requirements

• National Criminal Record Check*
• Working with Children Check
• Eligibility to work in Australia
• Female-identified (Genuine Occupational Qualification under NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that is redefining recovery for women affected by domestic, family and sexual violence. You will work alongside a passionate executive team while influencing strategy, strengthening partnerships and helping shape services that create lasting change for women and communities.

Apply now or contact Alana at Be Recruitment [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Impact and Partnerships - Illawarra enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0481 814 488 for a confidential discussion.

*Please note: Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude your application. We recognise that women can have experiences with the criminal justice system that are discriminatory and unjust. For example, women may be misidentified as a primary offender in DFSV situations. We also acknowledge that women can move on from their past.

*We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support during the interview or assessment stages, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

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