Chief Executive Officer

About Youth HEAR

Youth HEAR (Holocaust Education And Remembrance) is a youth-led, Australian not-for-profit organisation that empowers young adults to combat hate through Holocaust education, commemoration, and multicultural collaboration. Founded in 2018, we are driven by the belief that "Never Again" is a call to action—one that begins with education and ends in empathy, courage, and upstanding. Youth HEAR works with year olds.

With a network of over 35 volunteers and three part-time staff members, Youth HEAR delivers innovative programs, digital campaigns, immersive experiences, and community events that challenge prejudice, empower young adults to identify and call out hate and antisemitism, and build bridges across differences. As we prepare for our next phase of impact, including national expansion and educational outreach, we're seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead Youth HEAR.

The Opportunity

Youth HEAR is seeking a bold, collaborative, and strategic leader to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact, young-adult-driven organisation at a pivotal moment in its growth. The incoming CEO will shape Youth HEAR's national expansion, drive program innovation, strengthen our digital and educational footprint, and inspire a diverse community of young leaders and allies.

This role calls for someone who is value-driven, purpose-led, and deeply reflective, capable of navigating complex social environments with empathy and cultural nuance. Someone who brings modern strategic and organisational rigour while honouring the heartfelt legacy and authenticity of Youth HEAR's founding ethos.

The CEO of Youth HEAR will unite young adults, educators, organisational stakeholders, multicultural partners, and donors around shared values and mission-driven impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Drive the development and execution of Youth HEAR's long-term strategy in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Lead national expansion efforts, particularly establishing presence and partnerships in Melbourne and beyond.
• Spearhead major initiatives, including the expansion of education programs for high school and university-aged students.

Organisational Growth & Management

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.
• Directly manage two part-time staff:

General Manager, NSW – responsible for local operations, NSW volunteer management, and NSW-specific program delivery.

Social Media Manager – responsible for content creation, digital engagement, and campaign delivery.

• Support and empower a team of 35 dedicated volunteers, fostering leadership pathways and accountability.
• Maintain a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion that reflects Youth HEAR's values.
• Ensure robust systems for planning, budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

Program & Impact Oversight

• Support and scale existing Holocaust education and commemoration initiatives.
• Champion innovation in program design across in-person, digital, and hybrid delivery modes.
• Deepen community collaboration, including interfaith dialogue, cross-cultural partnerships and joint initiatives that broaden Youth HEAR's impact.
• Evaluate impact and outcomes to drive program development and innovation, inform stakeholder reporting and guide strategic growth.

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Lead fundraising strategy, including major donors, grants and corporate sponsors; ensure robust reporting and relationship management.
• Set and monitor budgets, aligning resources with strategic priorities and ensuring strong financial oversight.
• Build and sustain strategic and authentic partnerships with schools, community groups and organisations, cultural institutions and national bodies.
• Establish new donor relationships to meet the growing funding needs of Youth HEAR while nurturing and strengthening existing ones.

External Representation

• Serve as the public face of Youth HEAR in media, forums, and key stakeholder engagements.
• Amplify Youth HEAR's voice on issues of social justice, Holocaust remembrance, and education.

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure robust organisational governance, compliance, financial transparency, and strategic board partnerships.
• Bring operational discipline, balancing visionary leadership with hands‐on execution.

Who You Are

• Purpose-driven, collaborative, bold, and empathetic, a visionary who can honour Youth HEAR's heart while leading growth.
• Proven senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit, for-purpose, education, or community sectors, with a strong track record of program delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding and building meaningful external alliances.
• Comfortable with high autonomy and a dynamic infrastructure, including remote teams and prioritisation of values-led culture.
• Exceptional communication, resilience in complex environments, and a creative yet grounded leadership style.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, with experience in impact measurement, evaluation and decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust, motivate teams, and build enduring relationships.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in senior leadership within an NFP, education, social impact, or young adult sectors.
• Strong track record in strategy, people leadership and program execution.
• Experience in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of youth-led or grassroots organisational dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high autonomy and initiative.

Personal Attributes

• Visionary, values-driven, and grounded in purpose.
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder.
• Empathetic and collaborative, particularly when working with young adults and volunteers.
• Adaptable, resilient, and open to innovation and change.
• Integrity in all decision-making.

Role Details

• Position Type: Flexible (full-time or 4-day work week considered)
• Location: Sydney preferred; hybrid or remote options considered for the right candidate.
• Reports to: Chairperson, Board of Directors
• Start Date: 5 January 2026.

How to Apply

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Applications Close: 5:00 pm Wednesday 29 October 2025