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.
Transform the lives of Cambodia's most disadvantaged children, turning today's students into tomorrow's leaders. Bullet Points High-impact organisation creating lasting impact for children in Cambodia Lead the Australian fundraising strategy and drive major gift and donor growth Suits major gifts, individual giving backgrounds | Flexible location - Australia Full Job Description High-impact organisation creating lasting impact for children in Cambodia Lead the Australian fundraising strategy and drive major gift and donor growth Suits major gifts, individual giving backgrounds | Flexible location - Australia About The Organisation Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) is transforming the lives of Cambodia’s most disadvantaged children, turning today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. Since 2004, CCF has delivered education, healthcare, nutrition, and family support to the community of Steung Meanchey, once the site of Phnom Penh’s largest landfill that has created a large, marginalised urban settlement with significant challenges and high poverty. By tackling barriers like hunger, instability, and lack of healthcare, CCF’s holistic model supports nearly 2,000 students and 15,000 community members each year, creating real pathways out of poverty. Benefits and Culture Competitive salary with tax effective salary packaging Highly engaged CEO and board committed to fundraising Opportunity to create real change and see the faces of the children and families you help Annual visit to Cambodia About The Role Reporting to the Development Director – Global, you will lead CCF’s Australian fundraising strategy, secure major gifts, and cultivate lasting partnerships with philanthropists, foundations, and corporate supporters. You’ll manage a small, dynamic, local team while acting as a key connector between CCF’s programs in Cambodia and its generous Australian donor community. You will see the real-world impact of your work every day. Specifically you will: Lead the strategy and execution of CCF’s fundraising in Australia to meet revenue goals Build and nurture high-value relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners Mentor and support the Australia-based fundraising team Represent CCF at donor events and high-profile engagements Use data-driven insights to grow and diversify the donor pipeline Skills & experience To be successful in this hands-on, high-impact role, you’ll be a self-starter with a collaborative and innovative approach. With experience from a similar fundraising or philanthropic position ideally within international development, education or child welfare, you enjoy developing relationships and working to targets. You bring a proven track record in team management, donor stewardship, and raising significant income through individual giving and major gift fundraising, and your sophisticated communication enables you to engage high level stakeholders and lead your portfolio with confidence.
Lead fundraising to protect Australia's rainforests | Drive bold growth and impact | Hybrid/Remote | Head office: Northern NSW Bullet Points Protect Australia's unique rainforests for future generations Lead a bold fundraising strategy and organisational growth Suits innovative, mission-driven fundraisers with strategic leadership skills Full Job Description Protect Australia's unique rainforests for future generations Lead a bold fundraising strategy and organisational growth Suits innovative, mission-driven fundraisers with strategic leadership skills About The Organisation Gondwana Rainforest Trust (GRT) is “Saving Life on Earth” by protecting and restoring Australia’s rainforests. In just six years, GRT has secured more than 40 rainforest properties through successful fundraising and land acquisition programs, creating tangible impact for biodiversity, climate, and community. With a national footprint, ambitious growth targets, and the launch of a major capital campaign, GRT is entering an exciting new phase and you could help shape its future. Benefits and Culture Remote or hybrid working options with offices in Brisbane and Northern NSW High-trust, collaborative culture with strong board and CEO support Professional development, mentoring, and leadership opportunities Be part of a mission-driven, values-led team making real change for the planet Travel to a variety of locations including Far North Queensland About The Role As Development Director, you will design and implement a bold, future-focused fundraising strategy that underpins Gondwana’s ambitious conservation goals. This role offers the scope to shape systems, grow a talented fundraising and communications team, and inspire a loyal supporter base to take action for rainforests, biodiversity, and climate. You will be backed by an experienced CEO, high-trust colleagues, expert consultants, and systems to support the success and scale of the fundraising program. You will report directly to the CEO with responsibility for leading all fundraising programs, to ensure revenue growth, financial sustainability, and strong donor engagement. You will also: Manage and grow a high-performing fundraising and communications team Prepare and deliver a major capital campaign for the Gondwana Rainforest Centre Champion donor retention, engagement, and ethical fundraising practices Skills & experience Skills and experience required You are an experienced fundraising leader with the vision, drive, and strategic insight to take Gondwana into its next stage of growth. You combine strong technical fundraising skills with the ability to inspire and empower teams, engage donors, measure fundraising performance and ROI, and make data-informed decisions that maximise fundraising success. You will also have: Experience developing and implementing long-term fundraising strategies delivering growth and sustainability Proven success across multiple income streams including regular giving, major donors, grants, corporates and campaigns Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and building high-performing teams Confidence in budget planning, forecasting, and financial management Strong communication skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals, reports, and donor communications A collaborative, empathetic leadership style and the ability to work effectively with CEOs, Boards, partners, and donors A deep commitment to conservation, environmental protection, and social justice outcomes
Visionary CEO to lead through bold change, driving philanthropy, partnerships & impact to build a just, peaceful, sustainable world. 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 Required 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 If you’re a movement builder and fundraiser experienced in spearheading organisational change and philanthropic initiatives, and you’re aligned with the faith-based ethos and the Act for Peace mission and values, we encourage you to apply. In the first instance please submit a CV and cover letter addressing the skills required above, or contact Richard Green or Louise Furlong at NGO Recruitment on 02 8243 0570, to have a candidate information package emailed to you.
Use your strategic leadership & program expertise to influence health & development outcomes for thousands of women & children across Uganda & Nepal. Full Job Description Lead an ambitious knowledge sharing and global impact agenda Oversee impact measurement and program learning across remote communities Suits Sydney-based programs, health or international development backgrounds The Organisation Adara Development is part of The Adara Group; a global development organisation with a bold mission — to bridge the worlds of business and people living in extreme poverty. For more than 27 years, Adara Development has delivered long-term, high-impact programs focused on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) and Remote Community Development (RCD) in Uganda and Nepal, touching the lives of more than 600,000 people living in poverty, and countless others through their influence, networks and knowledge sharing. Benefits & Culture Highly regarded, well-funded, international development organisation Supportive, collaborative and mission-led working environment Values-led culture that prioritises humility, integrity and impact Competitive salary with access to tax-effective salary packaging Gifted leave | Paid parental leave and flexibility for working parents Hybrid model with two in-office days minimum per week with your team in Sydney The Role As a key member of the executive and global leadership teams, and working closely with the CEO, you will lead research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, support clinical excellence, and drive a growing global knowledge-sharing agenda. This role suits a leader who combines big-picture thinking with a practical, results-focused approach. A core focus will be advancing knowledge translation including developing tools and resources to share with partners across the global maternal, newborn and child health, and remote community development landscapes. This growing function offers the opportunity to shape strategy and expand the organisation’s reach, influence and impact beyond direct service delivery. You’ll also oversee the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) function, ensuring data and evidence are used effectively to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement, and provide oversight of clinical support to ensure excellence in health programs globally. Skills Required You’re a visionary and influential leader with experience in program strategy, impact measurement and learning, formed within public or global health, international development or a related field, and ideally with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health or remote community development. You are known for your ability to translate ideas and insights into practical tools and solutions, and disseminate information and resources to further impact. You may have led knowledge-sharing or learning initiatives before, or perhaps you’re a senior program leader with deep understanding in how to synthesise and communicate program learnings for use across a range of geographies. You’re a confident team leader, able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders across geographic regions, and you’re comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You have a global development mindset, an innovative approach, and are motivated by purpose and impact. International travel (approximately 4–6 weeks annually) is expected, including to remote communities in Uganda and Nepal. If you’re passionate about facilitating lasting, positive impact to support communities living in poverty, then please submit your cover letter addressing the skills required and your CV. Alternatively, please call Judith Marks on 07 5530 8066 for more information.
