About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation

For 25 years, the national charity Alannah & Madeline Foundation, has worked to safeguard every child’s right to live free from violence and bullying. They recognise the dangers children face today are increasingly complex, so they innovate, adapt and respond accordingly. The Foundation also supports Dolly’s Dream, educating and empowering families and communities to prevent the devastating effects of bullying.

The Role

This is a newly created full-time role to drive the strategic agenda of eSmart and will play a key leadership role in contributing to the vision and purpose of the Foundation and leading its impact focus area of empowering positive digital citizens. The role will head up a small team of direct reports within eSmart and oversee program and product implementation and the development of eLearning products, strategic partnerships, funded deliverables, and agreements with government.

Key responsibilities include:

• Shape and drive the organisation's vision in relation eSmart, including providing project management, program, and product oversight.
• Lead, coach and develop a high performing, adaptive team.
• Drive continuous improvement across eSmart entrenching an evidence-based approach as well as contribute to research where possible.
• Lead the evaluation of key eSmart programs and activities, including the design and delivery of program and organisational evaluations.
• Build and maintain key internal and external relationships, including senior government and funder stakeholder and represent the Foundation at key external meetings and events.

About you

You’re experienced with online safety/digital literacy and have held senior positions with program implementation. You are a highly motivated individual and thrive on autonomy and can shape and drive a programmatic response to the Foundations eSmart vision. Ideally you have previous leadership experience and know what’s required to develop a highly functional team.

You are also a confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and are comfortable representing the Foundation at a senior government level when required.

In addition to providing project management, program, and product oversight you will possess:

• A minimum of three years' experience in leadership at a senior level within the digital, education, community, or health promotion sectors (essential).
• Subject matter expertise and/or experience in online safety, digital wellbeing and digital literacy (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in building strong and trusted partnerships (including Government) and a commitment to designing and delivering programs (highly desirable).
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in business management, project/program management or product development or a relatable field (highly desirable).
• Established networks with key stakeholders, including Government, education, research, and community agencies.
• A current Working with Children Check, police check and Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption required prior to commencement.

The Rewards and Culture

This role is formally based in South Melbourne and flexible working is supported in both location and hours, based on the premise that work remains the focus of any arrangement.

• Genuine workplace flexibility with wellbeing time each week.
• Additional leave during the end of year break.
• Being part of a committed, outcomes-focused leadership team.
• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your current CV (in word format) and cover letter addressing your relevant experience as per the experience requirements, via our online application process.

For a confidential discussion or to review the position description, please contact Katy Southall – [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Digital Citizenship Programs - Alannah & Madeline Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex and genders.

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