Director of Systemic Change

1 day ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeader Full time $160,000 - $180,000
Senior Leader for Domestic Violence Recovery

This role presents a groundbreaking opportunity to lead a pioneering organisation dedicated to healing from domestic, family, and sexual violence. You will oversee the growth of a values-driven organisation that is rewriting the story of recovery and healing for women impacted by domestic, family, and sexual violence.
  • Salary: Competitive remuneration package based on experience.
  • Lead a team driving real systemic change in a challenging but critical sector.
  • Work-life balance with a culture of flexibility and well-being.
  • Extra leave days to support self-care.
  • Professional development and study leave to grow alongside the organisation.
About the Organisation
The Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre is a ground-breaking initiative providing holistic, trauma-informed recovery and healing services. Beyond service delivery, the Centre will be a powerful voice for advocacy and reform — committed to dismantling barriers to healing and support, amplifying women's voices, and creating a community where recovery, healing, and empowerment become possible.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to drive the Centre into its next chapter of growth and influence. Reporting to the Board, you will have the rare opportunity to shape the Centre's long-term strategy, support a skilled and committed team, and strengthen its national voice as a leading advocate for domestic, family, and sexual violence trauma recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the Centre's strategic vision and execution in partnership with the Board.
  • Ensure operational excellence, financial sustainability, and best practice risk management.
  • Provide visionary leadership embedding trauma-informed principles throughout the organisation.
  • Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of service delivery and operations.
  • Champion a positive, values-driven culture prioritising staff well-being, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Lead advocacy and stakeholder engagement with government, unions, and community partners.
About You
You are a committed, compassionate, and visionary leader with the integrity, skills, and dedication to support your team, grow the Centre, and drive systemic change.

You will bring:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in health, public health, management, administration, or equivalent degrees and/or experience.
  • Demonstrated, successful experience in a CEO, Executive Director, or GM role, ideally in the domestic, family or sexual justice sector.
  • 10+ years' senior leadership experience with proven governance and strategy expertise.
  • Strong track record in building and unifying diverse teams, fostering culture, and managing conflict sensitively.
  • In-depth understanding of the domestic, family, or sexual sector, and healing models.
  • High-level political and stakeholder engagement skills, balancing grassroots advocacy with national influence.
  • Demonstrated commitment to feminist and social justice principles.

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