Lead Community Strategist for Regional Transformation

3 weeks ago


Gladstone Central, Queensland, Australia CQ University Full time

At CQUniversity, we're seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Gladstone Region engaging in action Together (GRT) Backbone Team as the Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community wellbeing by driving social change and creating opportunities for everyone in the Gladstone Region.

As the Executive Director, you'll serve as a public ambassador for the Gladstone Region, amplifying its voice within state and national networks and forums. You'll represent local needs while contributing to broader advocacy and change efforts. Your role will involve guiding the GRT Leadership Group, Operations Manager, and Backbone Team in strategic positioning aligned to GRT's principles and collective impact methodology.

We're looking for a proactive, visionary professional with significant leadership experience in community strategic planning or social impact management. You'll manage stakeholder relationships, oversee financial management, and leverage collective impact methodologies to guide the Backbone team in enabling community-led social change.

This role offers a chance to contribute to improved community wellbeing by inspiring courage to challenge the status quo and creativity to dream big and change entrenched norms. You'll be part of a team driven to create social change and enable opportunity, equity, and quality of life for everyone in the Gladstone Region.

The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant field, at least 5-10 years of relevant work experience, and the executive presence to inspire confidence and passion in both internal and external audiences. They'll have advanced strategy and planning skills, strong data acumen, and experience with complex project management and stakeholder management.

The estimated salary for this role is around $170,000 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. This is a full-time position with a generous benefits package, including 4 weeks annual leave, carers and parental leave, flexible work-life balance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity's domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights to apply. If you're a motivated and experienced leader looking to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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