Head of Income and Innovation

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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) stands with Australians affected by breast cancer to ensure their voices drive meaningful change. As the leading breast cancer consumer organisation, we inform, support, connect and advocate driving a sense of connectedness for our community and better outcomes for them and our healthcare system.

We are embarking on an ambitious five-year strategy focused on growth, innovation, and deepening our impact for Australians affected by breast cancer. With a strong foundation, national brand recognition, and a highly engaged community, we're now looking to the future—building a sustainable income model, refining supporter engagement, and exploring new ways to connect people to our cause.

We're seeking a visionaryHead of Income and Innovationto lead this transformation. As part of the senior leadership team, you'll shape and deliver an integrated, insight-driven income portfolio that fuels our mission and future growth. This role brings together individual giving, community fundraising, and events into a connected, scalable function focused on performance, sustainability, and supporter experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Co-develop and deliver a unified income and innovation strategy aligned to our five-year plan.
• Integrate individual giving, mass fundraising, and events into a cohesive, scalable portfolio.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable annual plans with clear metrics and accountability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, testing, and learning.
• Strengthen and evolve existing income streams through data-led refinement and stewardship.
• Identify and develop new fundraising products and income opportunities.
• Lead business case development and pilot testing for new initiatives.
• Ensure income growth is sustainable, diversified, and aligned with supporter needs.

Data & Performance

• Use data, insights, and supporter feedback to optimise campaigns and drive performance.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to meet income targets and improve ROI.
• Maintain visibility and control of income performance, proactively managing risks.

Supporter Experience & Engagement

• Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to build personalised, impactful supporter journeys.
• Champion stewardship that deepens connection and increases lifetime value.

Leadership & Team Culture

• Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team with a strong sense of purpose and impact.
• Foster a courageous, collaborative culture that encourages innovation and accountability.
• Represent income and innovation in strategic projects across the organisation.

Reporting to theDirector, Brand, Engagement and Income, you'll be supported by a passionate team, a committed Executive, and an organisation ready for what's next.

This is a role for a strategic thinker and practical doer—someone who leads through change, makes data-informed decisions, and inspires their team to push boundaries, improve what's strong, and build what's next.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and you're a strategic leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of driving income growth, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be part of an enthusiastic team committed to making a difference, with the tools and support to drive real impact. BCNA is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applicants must have unlimited working rights suitable for an ongoing role and will be subject to successfully completing a National Police History check.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describe your right to work in Australia: All BCNA staff currently hold a valid National Police Certificate for Employment, if you do not currently have one, would you be open to attaining one? Do you have experience working in the NFP sector? What attracted you to working with BCNA? What are you passionate about?

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs.

BCNA is the peak national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer, and consists of a network of more than 110,000 members and 300 Member Groups. More than 90 per cent of our members have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, and the remaining members have had a personal experience with breast cancer through a family member or friend.

We are represented by the Pink Lady silhouette, symbolic of our focus on the women diagnosed with breast cancer and all those around her.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) works to ensure that Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support, information, treatment and care appropriate to their individual needs.

BCNA is the peak national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer, and consists of a network of more than 110,000 members and 300 Member Groups. More than 90 per cent of our members have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, and the remaining members have had a personal experience with breast cancer through a family member or friend.

We are represented by the Pink Lady silhouette, symbolic of our focus on the women diagnosed with breast cancer and all those around her.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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