Strategic Change Director

5 days ago

Willoughby City Council, Australia Guide Dogs NSWACT Full time

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.

We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.

A strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging makes us a unique organisation where we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work.

About the Role

The General Manager (GM), Social Change plays a key role in developing and executing the GDN/CFEH Social Change Strategy, with a strong focus on developing campaigns, digital media, community education and activation, policy and research.

This is a Maternity leave cover for 9 months on a fixed term full time contract. Individuals who identify as having lived experience with blindness or low vision are highly encouraged to apply.

  • Keep abreast of policy developments, gather relevant information, and provide timely synthesis and analysis on those policy developments and how these translate to campaigns and community activation initiatives.
  • Prepare a range of written materials including policy papers, press releases, opinion pieces, and other relevant documentation.
  • Work closely with international, national, and local organisations, including through formal and informal coalitions.
  • Advise and lead emerging advocacy and campaign opportunities.
  • Monitor, activate and build the presence of people with low vision or blindness on social media and work with the Marketing team to generate proactive and reactive social media on campaign issues.
  • Develop an advocacy and education strategy that is aligned with GDN, Guide Dogs Australia (GDA) and other functional strategies.
  • Work with internal teams and agency partners to identify and maximise external communications including digital campaigns and opportunities.
  • Build and leverage our volunteer and supporter activation communities to support advocacy and education goals.
  • The provision of annual performance reviews with staff as required.
  • Work closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000 per annum, commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.

About You

You will have a relevant tertiary qualification such as communications, marketing, law, public policy, political science, or international relations.

Experience at an Executive level in a similar role engaging in systematic advocacy and campaign work and strategic engagement to influence societal change is essential.

Additionally, you will have experience in the management, leadership, and development of staff. Lived experience of low vision and blindness/disability is highly desirable.

You will also have experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds, with a demonstrated commitment to the principles of Not-for-Profit organisations.

About Us

We offer a competitive remuneration package including tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900, EAP, Me Days, Paid Parental Leave, option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year, Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive impact on society.

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