JOIN US AS EXECUTIVE LEADER

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you want to be part of a growing organisation dedicated to helping communities, precincts and the commercial and housing development sector reduce their carbon footprint and create liveable precincts using our framework One Planet Living?

Bioregional Australia is looking for a passionate and driven Executive Leader to lead our efforts in building transformative partnerships and driving systemic change.

On top of this, this position will be responsible for the organisation’s administrative tasks. The role is part time, 2 days a week to start, but the role and compensation can grow in line with the organisation’s top line growth. Alternatively, it could be spread over the week so nothing falls through the gaps.

The contract period is for 2 years. The work is largely remote and could be done from anywhere in Australia.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Unleash Your Creativity: Develop innovative corporate and community partnerships with businesses or entities that share our mission.
• Be the Architect of Change: Manage our projects and drive the framework’s use through integrators who will conduct One Planet Living (OPL) Action Plans on our behalf
• Transform Lives: Seek systemic change by driving the awareness and use of our OPL framework
• Fuel Our Mission: Take us to the next level of financial sustainability and ensure the back end is covered off

WHY BIOREGIONAL AUSTRALIA?

• Meaningful Work: Help Australia meet its emission targets and be part of the creation of sustainable communities
• Innovative Environment: The OPL framework is ripe for enhancement whether it be through carbon footprinting or add on products and services, so you would have the opportunity to expand and innovate
• Empowerment: As a small business you get to step into a role that you can mould in the way that you see fit, whilst working closely with the board to ensure alignment of goals. The role can grow as the organisation grows.

If you're ready for an additional challenge, if you're passionate about sustainable communities and growing a movement, then we want to hear from you. The role would suit a consultant keen to add the security of 2 days work to their week or someone who has another part time role, or who wants to work part time. There’s a lot to do, and it can’t all be done at once, so prioritisation will be key.

The Executive Leader is responsible for the day-to-day running of Bioregional Australia as well as client service and business development with corporate, government, and foundations to help meet the cashflow objectives of the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work closely with the members and the Board to progress the organisation’s strategy and business objectives, driving growth along with financial stability. You will act in a collaborative partnership approach to execute BAF’s strategic plan and leverage the collaboration agreement with Bioregional UK, providing regular updates of progress to the Board through the Chair and a minimum of 4 meetings plus an AGM with the BAF Board.
2. Contribute to income generation by working on partnerships, identifying grants and donations from Foundations after achieving DGR status
3. Be responsible for planning and coordinating internal and external meetings with the board (in collaboration with the chair), integrators, stakeholders, and philanthropic and corporate partners as required.
4. Develop business plans, grant applications and partnership agreement, contracts, presentations, and proposals
5. Evolve and add to the product offer so that it remains relevant and useful and competes well within the sustainability certification space
6. Deliver events, forums, advisory services and education to grow the organisation and amplify its outcomes. This includes Improving business performance (new customers / clients, clear communication, involvement of board members) growing the top line
7. Build the membership base across sectors and further develop value that is delivered to members
8. Grow the brand awareness and profile of One Planet Living and BAF in our region measuring competitive positioning, brand awareness and customer satisfaction
9. Coordinate internal and external partnership content and communications materials for online (e-newsletters, website, intranet etc) and offline channels (annual report, newsletter, events etc)
10. Manage all administrative tasks including financial reporting, BAS lodgement, ACNC responsibilities etc
11. Establish the organisation so that it:
    1. Is financially solvent with DGR status
    2. Works within a framework of good governance
    3. Provides accurate and timely reports
    4. Is respectful and supportive of First Nations cultural involvement in projects and programs
    5. Is open and transparent in its approach in working with its members
    6. Is respected by industry, business and government

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Highly organised, with exceptional planning and time management skills to achieve objectives or complete projects within the limited time available
• You’re a leader who’s worked in a leadership role in a small or medium-sized organisation, including leading a team in business development, sales, fundraising and/or customer engagement.
• You’re a natural people person. Having managed high performing teams, you're experienced in providing feedback to team members and peers and you welcome feedback too.
• Ability to work very independently but using the board as a resource and for input and feedback, balancing competing demands and set work priorities to meet deadlines.  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with both internal staff and our highly valued partners and stakeholders.
• Initiative and drive to improve ways of working and processes.
• Ability to work under high pressure situations and changing priority environments. 
• Finally, you’re someone who’s passionate about making a difference and believe in the idea that we should live within the boundary of one planet

Qualification & Experience

• Some experience working in the sustainability field, ideally the development sector
• Experience in fundraising / philanthropy / corporate partnerships.
• Business Sustainability or Communication Degree or relevant work experience.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a Police Check. You will also be required to have unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION

For further information on the position, please get in touch with Amanda Walton by email.

• Amanda Walton - Chair Bioregional Australia Foundation
• [email protected], using the subject line: Executive Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.