Social Innovation Lead

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Uniting Full time

**Social Innovation Lead - full time permanent role - Sydney CBD as a base with flexi working arrangement.**

**Applications to be received by 5pm May 29th 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd June**

Lead the development of Uniting’s social innovation practice and portfolio of social innovation projects aimed at disrupting disadvantage in communities. Your opportunity to seed and build innovations that create social change
- **Key role to support Uniting's 'Social Innovation Hub’.**:

- Deliver and manage social innovation projects.
- Support the incubation, development and scaling of Uniting's social innovation portfolio.
- Opportunity to enable Uniting's aspirations for driving systemic change.
- Embed and foster innovation capabilities and mindsets in a large and purpose driven organisation.
- **Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay.**

**About Uniting**: At Uniting we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. Our focus is always on the people we serve no matter where they are at in life.

As an organisation we are **Imaginative, Respectful, Compassionate**, and **Bold.**

**About the role**:
You will be an integral member of the Social Impact & Advocacy directorate, which is responsible for delivering the third objective of Uniting’s refreshed 10 -year strategy focussed on systemic change: _using our voice, our ideas and our evidence to drive change on the issues that matter most to us_.

**Reporting to the Head of Social Innovation, and as Social Innovation Lead your role will specifically.**
- Support the establishment of a new team and function, the _Social Innovation Hub,_ and manage other Social Innovation Specialists
- Support the Head of Social Innovation with the design and implementation of an Innovation Strategy to foster and embed social innovation capabilities and mindsets across Uniting.
- Lead one to two major social innovation design projects each year Support the development and evolution of Uniting’s portfolio of social innovation initiatives and innovation fund.
- Collaborate closely with our Research and Social Policy, Advocacy and Media teams to ensure that Uniting’s social innovations have the evidence and political buy-in required to see them achieve scale and systems impact beyond the organisation.
- Collaborate with our First Nations Strategy and Outcomes team to develop and ensure culturally responsive innovation practices, capabilities and governance, including building our capability for First Nations co-design.

**About you**:
You are tenacious, diligent, and resilient with the ability to adopt a creative approach to problem solving in a fast-paced and changing environment. You are a strong facilitator, with an inquisitive and strategic mind, are an exceptional team player with a high level of energy and enthusiasm

**Qualifications**:

- Postgraduate and/or Bachelor qualification in social work, social impact, social research, public administration, health, or a relevant business field or equivalent experience

**Experience**:

- This is a management role, typically requiring 8 or more years’ experience including two or more years’ experience supervising a small team of specialists.
- At least 5 years’ experience in a social impact or innovation role, ideally in a relevant human services sector.
- Deep knowledge of innovation practice which may include design thinking, co-design and systems thinking methodologies and proven track record in delivering end to end innovation projects in a large and complex ecosystem.
- Skilled at navigating a complex organisation, managing governance processes, and forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority.
- A deep systems thinker with the ability to see patterns, craft insights, ask bold questions and hold space for complex conversations.
- A passionate First Nations ally with understanding of how to work effectively and respectfully alongside First Nations colleagues and communities.
- An excellent communicator and facilitator with the ability to translate complex concepts into engaging artefacts that tell stories and create buy in.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead others through coaching, problem solving and creating spaces for reflection and learning.
- Passion for social change and creating an organisation of influence for the most disadvantaged.
- Tenacious, diligent, and resilient with the ability to adopt a creative approach to problem solving in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Social Innovation Lead PD.docx

**Applications to be received by 5pm May 29th 2024. Interviews will be held w/c 3rd June**

**Please note we would appreciate a brief cover letter as to **_why_** you have applied for this superb and unique role with Uniting.**

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisatio

  • Social Innovation Partner

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia NSW Government -icare Full time

    **Sydney CBD** - icare day - access to an extra day’s leave - Corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership & flu vaccinations - Hybrid working environment, competitive remuneration **About the Role** As a Social Innovation Partner at icare NSW, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovation strategies that align with...

  • Social Innovation Partner

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -icare Full time

    Sydney CBD- icare day - access to an extra day's leave Corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership & flu vaccinations Hybrid working environment, competitive remunerationAbout the RoleAs a Social Innovation Partner at icare NSW, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovation strategies that align with our goal to...

  • Strategy Consultant

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Social Ventures Australia Full time

    Are you a strategy consultant looking to make social change? - Permanent | Melbourne | Flexible Working **Who We Are** Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is an innovative social impact organisation operating across Australia. We use our broad outlook, transformational thinking, and trusted voice to lead the charge against inequality in Australia. We were...

  • Social Media Manager

    2 months ago

    Sydney, Australia We Are Social Full time

    We’re looking for a creative and detailed-oriented Social Media Manager to take ownership of social output for a number of global clients. You will have a proven background (min. five years) in publishing or agency, and be comfortable concepting, creating, and publishing social content that gets online communities fired up — particularly on TikTok and...

  • Social & Innovation Manager [85ga]

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Hatch Full time

    ** This role is at OMD (not for Hatch)** Hatch is supporting OMD to find a great Social & Innovation Manager to join their Product Management and Design team. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. We model this in our hiring process for our partners like OMD. **About the role at OMD** The...

  • Social Media Manager

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia We Are Social Full time

    We're looking for a creative and detailed-oriented Social Media Manager to take ownership of social output for a number of global clients.You will have a proven background (min. five years) in publishing or agency, and be comfortable concepting, creating, and publishing social content that gets online communities fired up — particularly on TikTok and...

  • Social Media Manager

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia We Are Social Full time

    **We’re looking for a creative Social Media Manager to take ownership of the social output for a major global consultancy firm.** You will have a proven background (min. three years) in publishing or agency, and be comfortable concepting social ideas that get online communities fired up — particularly across Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. As well as...

  • Grants and Innovation Lead

    2 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Playgroup NSW Full time

    **About Us** Playgroup NSW is a not-for-profit organisation that helps connect families and children to people and services in the community to positively impact their quality of life. For over 50 years, Playgroup NSW has delivered and linked families to vital services such as parent support groups and playgroups for those experiencing vulnerability and...

  • Social Media Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia We Are Social Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** We’re looking for a creative Social Media Manager to take ownership of social output for a number of global clients. You will have a proven background (min. three years) in publishing or agency, and be comfortable concepting social ideas that get online communities fired up — particularly across Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. You...

  • Social Media Manager

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia We Are Social Full time

    We're looking for a creative Social Media Manager to take ownership of the social output for a major global consultancy firm.You will have a proven background (min. three years) in publishing or agency, and be comfortable concepting social ideas that get online communities fired up — particularly across Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.As well as creating...

  • Innovation Lead

    2 months ago

    Sydney, Australia Lion Pty Ltd Full time

    06-Apr-2023- Sydney, NSW, AUHere at Lion we’re going through an exciting period of change. We’re transforming our approach to Innovation within our business, pivoting on how we communicate and engage with our consumers, working to become a more agile and innovation focussed organisation. We have a vision - it’s bold and unique and we need talented...

  • Innovation Lead

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lion Pty Ltd Full time

    06-Apr-2023- Sydney, NSW, AUHere at Lion we're going through an exciting period of change. We're transforming our approach to Innovation within our business, pivoting on how we communicate and engage with our consumers, working to become a more agile and innovation focussed organisation.We have a vision- it's bold and unique and we need talented people to...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Kellogg's Australia Full time

    What pillars make up Kellanova Total Health and why are they important?TranscriptThere are four pillars that make up our Total Health Framework here at Kellanova. We have physical health, financial health, social health, and emotional health. When we engage in each four of these pillars, whether that's meeting our physical fitness goals, whether it's meeting...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kellogg's Australia Full time

    What pillars make up Kellanova Total Health and why are they important?TranscriptThere are four pillars that make up our Total Health Framework here at Kellanova. We have physical health, financial health, social health, and emotional health. When we engage in each four of these pillars, whether that's meeting our physical fitness goals, whether it's meeting...

  • Social Media Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Mamamia Full time

    Mamamia is Australia's largest digital media company and our core purpose is to make the world a better place for women and girls. We reach seven million women each month across written, video and social platforms and we have the largest women's podcast network in the world with 55 different shows. We're looking for a talented and dynamic Social Media...

  • Grants and Innovation Lead

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Playgroup NSW Full time

    About UsPlaygroup NSW is a not-for-profit organisation that helps connect families and children to people and services in the community to positively impact their quality of life.For over 50 years, Playgroup NSW has delivered and linked families to vital services such as parent support groups and playgroups for those experiencing vulnerability and diversity,...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    2 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Kellanova Full time

    The name might be different but our iconic range remains the same and includes Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops (cereals), LCMs and Pringles (snacks). Our purpose drives what we do, to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate innovator to join...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Kellogg Full time

    The name might be different but our iconic range remains the same and includes Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops (cereals), LCMs and Pringles (snacks). Our purpose drives what we do, to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate innovator to...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Kellogg Full time

    The name might be different but our iconic range remains the same and includes Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran and Coco Pops (cereals), LCMs and Pringles (snacks). Our purpose drives what we do, to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate innovator to...

  • Innovation and Infrastructure Lead

    1 week ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kellanova Full time

    The name may vary, but our iconic products remain consistent, including Nutri-Grain, Special K, Sultana Bran, Coco Pops, LCMs, and Pringles. Our mission dictates our actions, aiming to enhance lives and create inclusion for all through our trusted food items.This is a fantastic chance for a dedicated innovator to join our IT team. You will be in charge of...