Organisation : Social Ventures Australia (SVA)
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Social Enterprise
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 2 Sep, 2018
About the organisation
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a social purpose organisation that works with partners to improve the lives of people in need in Australia by helping businesses, governments and philanthropists to be more effective funders and social purpose organisations to be more effective at delivering services.
SVA’s Strategy & Advocacy team support SVA to achieve its mission by improving SVA’s practical knowledge about reducing disadvantage. Our Policy and Advocacy work drives SVA’s systems change agenda taking SVA’s perspectives and using them to influence government policy and sector practice to become more effective and reduce disadvantage. Strategy implementation supports the delivery of SVA’s 2020 Strategy.
About the role
- Apply your experience to a values-driven organisation
- Exposure to interesting and engaging work
- Sydney based | Full-time equivalent
The position
SVA has a rewarding opportunity for a Manager, Strategy & Planning to support the delivery of business planning and learning processes for SVA, while helping to drive the impact agenda for the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and working collaboratively with all SVA Business Units, key elements of the position include coordinating the business planning process and supporting business reporting processes, collecting, aggregating and analysing internal monitoring and evaluation data; co-design and supporting the facilitation of events related to the SVA business cycle; project management support for SVA systems change opportunities led by the Strategy & Advocacy team and secretariat support for SVA’s Communities of Practice.
Who you are
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders in compiling and tracking information and resources for key deliverables. We are seeking previous coordination and reporting (e.g. internal, management and board) experience combined with an applied knowledge of project management principles. You will be skilled in research, analysis and synthesis of information and knowledgeable in measurement and evaluation principles. To be successful in this role you will be effective at prioritising and meeting deadlines and a willing learner able to work across a wide variety of activity. This unique role provides exposure to an interesting and rewarding scope of work addressing disadvantage in Australia.
SVA values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Manager, Strategy & Planning via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy, #Social_Enterprise
