Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT seeks a dynamic CEO to support the transformation required to build a sustainable organisation to deliver Guiding and positively impact girls and young women for the next 100 years.

The Board of Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT has set an ambitious Strategic Plan for 2021-2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned organisation at a critical time, providing the strategic and visionary leadership required to deliver upon Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT strategic goals.

Reporting to the Board of Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT, the CEO will work within a collaborative and supportive leadership model to drive high-quality program delivery and contribute toward a positive workplace culture and sustainable organisation.

Key Strategic Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT five-year strategic plan, driving organisational change through a number of key strategic projects including the integration of new technologies and championing change management initiatives to power an enhanced volunteer experience
• Driving membership growth by engaging with current and prospective members, facilitating and supporting volunteer-led delivery of high-quality, leading-edge girl programs and developing and delivering member benefits and experiences
• Building on the recognised brand and reputation of Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT through excellent stakeholder relationships and partnerships across a variety of sectors
• Oversight of internal operations and day-to-day business functions (finance, IT, property, HR, marketing, communications, customer experience, volunteer support)
• Contributing to the long-term sustainability of a globally renowned organisation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A strong commitment to the well-being, rights and leadership of girls and young women
• Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role of an NFP or commercial organisation – if only commercial experience, then an understanding of the NFP space is essential
• Demonstrated success in the design and implementation of strategy, including organisational change initiatives
• Strong financial, property and asset management capability
• Strong understanding of not-for-profit governance, preferably in a federated or similar organisational model
• Philanthropy experience; including marketing, advocacy, partnerships and fundraising
• Tertiary qualifications in business, management or equivalent
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills

Girl Guides NSW, ACT & NT is a COVID safe workplace and a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position and include a Working With Children Check, a National Police Check, two Referee Checks, and proof of COVID vaccination.

Girl Guides NSW ACT & NT is an inclusive employer. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is an essential underpinning of the Girl Guide Promise and Guide Law and a fundamental requirement for us as we seek to serve the Australian community.