Executive Officer

About the role

• Strategic Impact: continue building programs to create measurable improvement
• National Influence: a centre for excellence in community-led, place-based change
• Benalla: a welcoming and vibrant rural town known for community spirit

The Organisation

Tomorrow Today is Benalla and district's independent community foundation. We connect people, resources and ideas to build a stronger, more resilient and prosperous rural community.

Education has been at the heart of Tomorrow Today's work since it launched the Education Benalla Program in 2010. Working with families, schools and the community, this whole of community program is designed to improve the educational outcomes – and future opportunities – of Benalla's young people. This depends on cross sector collaboration, linking government, non-government agencies, community, philanthropy and business to work together on shared goals. Benalla is now recognised as a leading national example of community-led, place based change.

Alongside this, our Community Fund provides independent grants to local groups, supporting projects that make a lasting difference. With a history that spans back to 2001 along with a dedicated Board, skilled and passionate staff and scores of community volunteers, Tomorrow Today has been proudly built by the community, for the community.

The Opportunity

The Executive Officer (EO) will provide strategic leadership and management, working closely with the Board and staff to advance Tomorrow Today's purpose.

Key priorities for the next 12-24 months include executing and delivering a new strategic plan, strengthening fundraising and sustainability, embedding further program evaluation, and representing Tomorrow Today at all levels.

This is a unique moment: Tomorrow Today has the potential to become a national reference point for community-led, place-based change.

The Person

On behalf of Tomorrow Today, we're seeking a leader who is both strategic and hands-on. You will bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, with governance, financial and people management skills.
• The ability to build trust, inspire collaboration, and work effectively with a diverse range of individual and organisational stakeholders.
• A proven track record in your field of endeavour, with the ability to think innovatively, strategically and manage detail.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence, and excellent communication skills as a public voice for Tomorrow Today.

This role may suit an experienced Executive Officer/CEO, or someone stepping into their first top leadership role. Fit, values and collaborative style are paramount.

The Rewards

• A leadership role with genuine purpose and impact
• Competitive remuneration package c. $147K plus salary packaging
• Flexibility (0.8 – 1.0 EFT negotiable; location primarily on-site in Benalla).
• Opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a respected, values-driven foundation.
• The chance to contribute to a national conversation on place-based change while staying deeply connected to the local Benalla and district community.

To Apply

If you have the experience and desired mindset to lead this organisation we invite you to apply. Please visit to view the Position Profile and upload your CV (in Word format) to apply by Monday, October 20. Alternatively, feel free to call Leighton Cantrill on for a confidential discussion.

Please quote in application: Executive Officer (AS931) via Pro Bono Australia.

Profession: #CEO_and_Senior_Management

Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Education_and_Employment, #Education_and_Training, #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy