• Make a real difference to address the root causes of social, economic and environmental inequity and injustice by engaging in research, action and advocacy on place-based injustice.
• Full time based in Richmond
• Close to public transport

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

We are seeking a key leadership role – Director, Centre for Just Places is responsible for leading a team of professionals working in the areas of research, action and advocacy on place-based inequities and injustice. As the Centre develops and grows, this role will lead the design and trialling of interventions that contribute to building community resilience and capability.

Together with the Executive Director Community and Systems Impact and the advocacy and strategic communications team, this role will take the lead operationalising key priority areas in line with the Strategic Plan building on our significant reputation as a thought leader working at the intersection of social and environmental justice. You will also increase our impact nationally with responsibility for our work in Western Sydney and the Northern Territory.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant senior leadership experience in social services field.
• Proven track record in the development, management and delivery of successful place-based initiatives, research and related advocacy campaigns.
• Significant experience in one or more of our policy/program areas (e.g. Climate justice; understanding disadvantage; place-based approaches).
• Experience in developing strategic partnerships across a range of sectors in order to achieve social change.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strategy; translating ‘big ideas’ into practice.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of professionals.
• Demonstrated success in raising funding and building relationships with funders.
• Understanding, sympathy and a demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in the mission and ethos of Jesuit Social Services.

About the program

The Centre for Just Places (the Centre) was established by Jesuit Social Services, with significant seed funding from the Gandel Foundation and the Victorian Government. The Centre focuses on addressing the root causes of social, economic and environmental inequity and injustice by engaging in research, action and advocacy on place-based inequities and injustice. We collaborate with communities and cross sectoral stakeholders to support and enable effective place-based approaches.

How to Apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Director Centre for Just Places enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position description can also be found in the attachment below.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.