ABOUT TRANSGENDER VICTORIA

Transgender Victoria (TGV) is Victoria’s leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy. We work to achieve justice, equity and inclusive service provision for trans and gender diverse people, their partners, families and friends.

We’re a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation seeking candidates with a passion for social justice, equality, and improving the lives of trans and gender diverse people.

As part of TGV you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with trans and gender diverse young people across Victoria, and empower them to affirm themselves socially and in relation to the socio-medical systems that they wish to navigate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

TGV is currently seeking a community-focused and strategic minded person to join as our Chief Executive Officer to carry us through the next phase in our organisation. The CEO role will be responsible for leading TGV’s staff team of approximately 10-15 people with a stable volunteer base to achieve strategic outcomes, working closely with TGV partners and key stakeholders & expanding TGV’s efforts in fundraising, sponsorships and partnerships to help grow the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong demonstrated track record and experience of leadership, team management, and working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to identify potential risks and challenges
• Ability to undertake and report on actioned tasks from TGV Chair and Board
• Demonstrated skills and experience in project management
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to pursue flexible and innovative solutions in response to community need
• High level of commitment to TGV’s values, particularly regarding respect, integrity and the promotion of justice, inclusion and diversity
• Strong understanding of trans and gender diverse communities, including inclusive and intersectional practice
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving stakeholder needs and situations
• Ability to interpret and respond to feedback (both internal and external)
• Ability to research and familiarise self with new sectors and contexts as needed
• Experience using document processing and creation suites such as Google Docs
• Willingness to adopt new software and platforms for collaboration and project delivery as required
• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking, working with media, and the ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Ability to work with and grow TGV’s volunteer base
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaising with key stakeholders, community partners and other external bodies including the Equality Branch of the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victorian Pride Centre, Health Services and Government bodies nationally, state and local
• Support the ongoing delivery and development of our key projects (Silver Rainbow, Peer Support, Wraparound.)
• Attend training sessions and planning days, around 5-6 throughout the year
• Adherence to TGV’s internal policies and Code of Conduct; commitment to TGV’s values
• Familiarity with the TGV Grievance Policy and ability to take appropriate in coordination with the TGV Executive as required
• Overseeing development and delivery of ongoing and new TGV campaigns and initiatives including Trans Day of Visibility, Trans Awareness Week

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within the Victorian LGBTIQA+ Sector
• Experience working with trans and gender diverse communities
• Existing relationships with potential community partners and sponsors
• Lived experience as a member of the trans and gender diverse community
• Diverse lived experience including but not limited to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, people of colour, intersex people, neurodivergent people, and people with disability
• Experience using collaboration platforms such as Google Drive, Zoom, and Slack
• Experience with Reckon Accounts Hosted or equivalent online accounting software packages
• Experience using and maintaining Membership Management platforms
• Established networks and contacts in the trans and gender diverse sector and LGBTIQ+ sector more broadly locally and Australia wide
• Familiarity with risk-management strategies
• Management, Business or associated qualifications

Full Position Description Attached.

trans and gender diverse people, first nations people, people of colour, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.