- Drive generational change
- Renowned influential international social justice organisation
- Key leadership opportunity
The Position
The Board of Oxfam Australia is seeking to appoint an outstanding values-driven Chief Executive (CE) to lead one of Australia’s most iconic and influential charities into a sustainable future of impact and innovation following the resignation of highly successful CE Lyn Morgain.
Reporting to the Board, the incoming CE will steer the organisation through the delivery of a new strategic plan, and provide visionary leadership to drive performance in all aspects of Oxfam’s charter. With an opportunity to lead an organisation of highly engaged staff and 100,000 supporter Australians, the Chief Executive is accountable for the achievement of the organisation’s strategic objectives, goals and continued success.
You will be an influential thought leader, strong decision-maker and transformational change agent. You will have a track record in leading a complex services-based organisation and working with a Board. You will bring an inherent desire to tackle large scale and big picture community challenges, combining this with collaborative relationships and networks across multiple stakeholders. A passion for philanthropy and a highly innovative approach to fund-raising are required, matched with strong commercial acumen. An understanding of government, social justice, international development, and the not-for-profit sectors will be an advantage.
The Organisation
Oxfam Australia believes all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. Together we are on the ground, empowering communities to tackle poverty. Oxfam Australia brokers and facilitates relationships within and outside of Australia. As an independent, not-for-profit, secular, community-based aid and development organisation, Oxfam Australia’s work comprises long-term development programs, responding to humanitarian emergencies, and campaigning to improve the lives of communities around the world. Oxfam Australia has ambitious plans for growing its impact, effectiveness and capacity. This represents an exciting time to join and lead this organisation.
For more information on the organisation visit: https://www.oxfam.org.au/
To Apply: Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button, using reference OXFceo0225. Address your cover letter and resume to Kate Wheeler of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
