Organisation : CBM Australia
Location : Melbourne (Richmond)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Disabilities, Overseas Aid & Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 4 Jan, 2024
About the organisation
CBM Australia is a Christian international development organisation focused on ending the cycle of poverty and disability. Through our programs, technical advice, and advocacy, we help millions of people transform their lives each year. As Australia’s only international development organisation focused on disability inclusion our work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the poorest countries.
Partnering with local organisations and the disability movement we build and promote an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.
About the role
Head of Inclusion Advisory Group
- Permanent full-time opportunity based in Richmond | Flexible/Hybrid working.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Lead a passionate, collaborative & dedicated team of professionals.
About the role
As the Head of Inclusion Advisory Group, you will be reporting directly to the Director of Program Impact. You will be supervising the IAG (Inclusion Advisory Group) team comprising Technical Leads, Senior Advisors and Advisors.
As a member of the Program Impact leadership team, you will work collaboratively to deliver CBMA’s strategy to amplify the impact of our work.
You will:
- Be accountable for the performance and culture of the CBMA Inclusion Advisory Group, within the Program Impact Department.
- Providing overall leadership on IAG strategy and priorities.
- Delivery of an effective, efficient, and sustainable operating model for IAG that enables the team to both strengthen and grow its strategic and influential work.
- Lead business development efforts (with support from relevant members of the wider Program Impact department) to grow and diversify our client base across the development eco-system.
- Be responsible for team leadership and management.
- Foster effective linkages with CBM Australia’s Public Engagement and Business Operations departments.
Please refer to the full Position Description for more details.
About you
As this is a new role in a newly configured Program Impact department. We want someone who can take this opportunity to shape the Program Impact Leadership team.
You will grow and diversify our advisory work across the development eco-system through the delivery of an effective, efficient, and sustainable operating model.
To be considered for this role you will have:
- At least 10 years’ international development experience, ideally including with International NGOs and DFAT.
- Deep knowledge of international development practice and trends.
- Dynamic, problem solving, business development, program, and project management, with strong commercial acumen.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
- Outstanding communication skills; written, verbal and in facilitation; with the ability to motivate and develop the skills of others; across different types of program practitioners and different program delivery models.
- Passion for the mission of CBM Australia and alignment/comfort with being part of a faith-based organisation.
- Applicants with lived experience of disability will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
- The chance to make an impact that matters and lead a team of like-minded professionals.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid role with 2 days in the office.
- 5 additional days of leave
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 + up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
- 8 weeks paid parental leave.
- A work environment and values-driven culture that employees state in their feedback, is one of the most inclusive, caring, and enjoyable that they have ever worked in.
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Professional development assistance
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Head of Inclusion Advisory Group - Australia via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities, #Overseas_Aid_and_Development
