Young People Advocate

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $180,000 - $220,000

Empowering Young People

The role of the CEO at our organisation is to lead 600 staff across 24 sites in NSW and the ACT, driving forward our mission to support families and keep children safe.

About Our Organisation

We strive to support families to keep children and young people safe at home, ending child abuse and neglect. We help children and young people to recover and thrive, especially those who have experienced trauma.

We provide a range of services including family support and preservation, domestic and family violence support, counselling, transitional accommodation, parent education, youth support, foster care and open adoption.

We are committed to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Placement Principle, empowering First Nations children and young people, upholding their rights to be cared for within their own communities, and transferring care to, and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.

Our work is underpinned by our strategic plan, with associated planning and implementation of key objectives. Our research and services aim to deliver significant impact, guided by our Theory of Change, which places domestic violence as one of the key threats to child safety and wellbeing.

The Leadership Opportunity

This leadership opportunity calls for a visionary leader to fearlessly advocate for the voice, rights, and needs of all Australian children, achieving our vision through campaigns, programs, and partnership and collaboration with the sector.

You will develop comprehensive plans that shape a bold, long-term vision to maximise organisational impact and reach, addressing the direct needs of vulnerable children and families.

You will guide the organisation through the shifting charity landscape, diversifying and increasing impact through philanthropy, policy and thought leadership, whilst navigating legislative constraints that impact the workforce and operations.

You will challenge systems, institutional and socio-economic inequalities faced by Indigenous children.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • A proven track record in executive leadership development, with strategic clarity and a clear understanding of the sector.
  • Experience leading like-minded agencies or sectors, advocating and building relationships with stakeholders.
  • Cultural safety, inclusivity, and intersectionality in leadership, decision-making, and organisational processes.
  • An excellent understanding of government policy context for the delivery of family, youth and children's services.
  • An entrepreneurial approach to income diversification and maximising impact.
  • Astute cultural competency to support self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.
  • Oversight of program development and delivery to ensure effectiveness and evidence-based impact for children and families.
  • Executive leadership and team management skills to develop capability and high-performance environment.
  • Accountability for organisational finances, with a focus on sustainability and growth.
  • Oversight of risk management and regulatory requirements.

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