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Chief Development Officer - Burnie

Burnie Works
  • SCHADS Level 8 - $63.19/hr + 12.5% super
  • Contract to 30 June 2029  - Burnie, Tas

You’re a visionary leader. A systems thinker. A champion of community voice.

We’re looking for a bold, values-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to help shape the future of Burnie Works. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can lead strategy, build partnerships, and drive systemic change—while staying grounded in community.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading strategy, organisational development, and systems change initiatives.
  • Building and nurturing partnerships across government, philanthropy, and community.
  • Supporting governance, compliance, and culturally safe evaluation practices.
  • Leading strategic communications and advocacy that amplify community voice.
  • Applying frameworks like 2WUMEL to define and measure impact in culturally grounded ways.
  • Mentoring senior staff and cultivating a reflective, inclusive team culture.

You Might Be the One If:

  • You’ve held executive roles in strategy, advocacy, or organisational development.
  • You’re a strong communicator and trusted collaborator across sectors.
  • You bring deep understanding of governance, legal frameworks, and Indigenous contexts.
  • You’re passionate about equity, self-determination, and systems transformation.
  • You lead with humility, integrity, and a commitment to learning.

Why Burnie Works?

Because we’re not just running programs—we’re building a movement. You’ll join a team that’s bold, collaborative, and deeply committed to reshaping how communities and systems work together.

A position description is attached.

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