Visionary CEO to lead through bold change, driving philanthropy, partnerships & impact to build a just, peaceful, sustainable world. Bullet Points Lead the humanitarian agency of the National Council of Churches of Australia Implement a brand new business model with a focus on fund development Remote role - Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne preferred Full Job Description Lead the humanitarian agency of the National Council of Churches of Australia Implement a brand new business model with a focus on fund development Remote role - Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne preferred The Organisation Act for Peace is the international humanitarian agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. For over 70 years, Act for Peace has worked alongside local partners across more than 15 countries to support people forced from their homes by conflict and disaster, and those facing injustice and human rights abuses. Through programs in emergency response, refugee protection, and peacebuilding, Act for Peace seeks to create a just, peaceful, and sustainable world where people can live in safety and dignity. At its heart, the organisation is driven by a belief in the power of solidarity and community, connecting people and churches in Australia with communities around the world to inspire generosity and long-term support. The Act for Peace board has been seeking ambitious organisational change in recognition of the changing sector and funding context, the need for sustainable internal operations, and an organisational model that reflects a new approach to program delivery and advancing partner-driven impact. The change process has led to the launching of the Reimagine Project to transform the organisation and facilitate a sustainable and high impact future. The Role Via visionary leadership, the newly appointed CEO will mobilise a movement for peace while stewarding effective governance, culture, strategy, fundraising and operations, and sustaining the organisation’s long-term resilience. The role requires courage, relational leadership, and the ability to guide the team and stakeholders through change. Key responsibilities include: Supporting clarity of organisational vision, purpose, and future direction Leading organisational change and implementing the new business model Convening and building coalitions across stakeholders, partners, and funders Deep engagement with philanthropy and income development as an enabler of mission Representing the organisation relationally with staff, partners, donors, and church communities Ensuring governance, finance, and operational structures are fit for an agile organisation Sustainability and alignment of funding as the organisation transitions towards a focus on philanthropic and capital fund donations Skills & experience You’re an experienced senior leader with strong alignment to faith-based values and communities. You are courageous and bold, with the ability to lead a discovery process with your strong relational leadership skills at the core of your success. Given the recent deliberate resizing to create a smaller but more sustainable organisation, you’ll need to demonstrate leadership in the context of organisational change and transition. You also bring: Ability to convene and collaborate across movements, coalitions, and ecumenical networks Experience engaging with philanthropy and resource mobilisation, major donors and investors Understanding of the international development sector and funding models, but not constrained by tradition Capacity to manage risk, ensure financial sustainability, and lead with clarity in periods of uncertainty Innovative supporter centric and data led initiatives, measuring impact and performance
Use your strategic business development, government engagement, tender writing and leadership skills in a national role in child rights services Bullet Points Develop high value tenders for Australia's leading child rights organisation Would suit candidates with children and family sector experience or similar Hybrid preferred | Melbourne and Queensland head offices Full Job Description Develop high value tenders for Australia's leading child rights organisation Would suit candidates with children and family sector experience or similar Hybrid preferred | Melbourne and Queensland head offices The Organisation 54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation and is part of the Save the Children global movement. With the child’s voice at the centre, 54 reasons provide quality services to children, young people and their caregivers, advocating alongside them so that they develop, learn and stay connected, safe and confident. 54 reasons’ high quality, contemporary and inspiring services are grounded in child rights and participation, and span the early years, youth justice, and domestic and family violence. We work to make impact where children’s rights are not being consistently upheld, embed child and client experience into the delivery of services, and partner with like-minded organisations to lift a conversation on child rights and why they matter. The Role You will be responsible for leading 54 reasons’ central business development function, accountable for securing and retaining key business in Australia. You will initiate, coordinate and develop strategic and high value funding proposals targeted mainly at Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. As a leader within our central strategy and partnerships team, you will manage bid writer(s), and work closely with colleagues within 54 reasons and the wider Save the Children Australia Group. Overall, you will: Drive strategic planning and revenue generation, and support partnership development Facilitate robust decision-making, including with senior leaders, executive and board Pay attention to the full business development lifecycle from capture and retention planning, to monitoring win rates and evaluating return on investment Support and coach the 54 reasons bid writers Skills & experience You are experienced in high value funding acquisition with government, ideally in the Australian children and family services sector or similar. You demonstrate the ability to support strategic planning and positioning as well as partnership development, in line with strategic objectives. You will have the skills and experience to: Coordinate and draft high-quality tenders and proposals that meet funder requirements Manage multi-disciplinary bid teams including technical, financial and operational experts Monitor ROI, revenue targets and financial ratios with finance and operational leaders Actively lead and develop the capability and effectiveness of bid writers Present complex ideas clearly and tailored to audiences including executive and board Negotiate effectively, problem-solve, manage change and competing interests  You will be tertiary qualified in a relevant field, and a foundation or practitioner certification to the Association of Proposal Management Professionals would be beneficial. Importantly, you have a can-do attitude and share 54 reasons commitment to positively impact the lives of children and young people.
