• Join The Foundation and help us to drive our transformation journey to successfully execute on our strategy! Make an impact and help us to end avoidable blindness.
• Full time, Permanent role based in Sydney.

• Flexible work from home arrangements available, no mandated days in the office!

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. Over 30 years The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as in Australia. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

The Foundation is also proud to announce that we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Transformation and Strategy Director will be instrumental in implementing The Foundation’s strategy, including leading The Foundation through an organisation-wide transformation to achieve the strategic objectives. The role will be responsible for leading the transformation of the operating model to enable the successful delivery of our ambitious strategy.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced strategic, transformational and change director, looking to make a real impact within a purpose driven organisation. You will be a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset, able to influence and guide decision at the highest level. You will be people focused, able to create and foster collaborative and productive relationships within a cross cultural context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading immediate team and cross-divisional stakeholders in strategy and transformation initiatives.
• Leading the Transformation Office in delivering program and change management and overseeing and advising on workstream implementation.
• Driving the operationalisation of strategy through the target operating model and tracking implementation progress against Areas of Work and strategic objectives.
• Monitoring progress of the strategy using the Results & Impact Framework
• Oversee strategy and transformation communication in collaboration with the internal communication team.
• Incubate and oversee strategic projects as required.
• Provide consulting support on strategy processes across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Extensive experience in leading operational transformation.
• Proven leadership in strategy development.
• Demonstrated strategy implementation, including strategic planning and reporting expertise.
• Financial Acumen Proficiency in linking strategic plans to financial objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Board and Executive stakeholder skills.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging - we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay, we also offer 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible work environment – we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing.
• Generous leave allowances – we offer Paid parental leave; 5 days bonus leave every year; an annual Foundation-wide “Me Day”, birthday leave; and time off for culturally significant/ceremonial leave.
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development – through tailored leadership and professional development programs, access to LinkedIn Learning and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here.

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the 'Apply Now' Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter.

Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity, please reach out to our global Talent Acquisition Manager, Hanna Hadaya at [email protected] using the subject line: Transformation and Strategy Director enquiry via EthicalJobs. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

A position description is attached.