Director, Strategy, Operations and Reporting
Director, Strategy, Operations and Reporting
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Job Description
- Opportunity to work at the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse (National Centre) a national purpose-driven organisation which is a symbol of hope and an essential vehicle for action for many victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
- Join at an exciting period of growth as the National Centre expands its team.
- The chance to take on an influential role as part of the executive team leading operations and strategy delivery to ensure strong foundations accountable governance and meaningful outcomes for government partners and survivors.
- Full time (1.0) fixed-term position until December 2026
- A national remote role available in every major Australian city (with no preference for any location).
- The successful candidate will undertake domestic travel occasionally as part of this role.
- $160000 - $165000 (FTE) superannuation salary packaging options
Note: this advertisement refers to child sexual abuse and may bring up strong feelings. Please take care of yourself and seek support if you need. Support services can be found on our website.
Role summary
The Director Strategy Operations and Reporting provides executive leadership for the operational and strategic delivery functions of the National Centre. This role ensures that governance compliance and risk systems are robust reporting is accurate and timely and strategic initiatives are translated into clear actionable plans.
Working in close partnership with the CEO and executive team this role enables effective strategy execution by embedding planning performance and reporting cycles across the organisation. This position oversees key relationships with government funders and external providers ensuring confidence in the Centres accountability and operational integrity.
Through leadership of core operational systems the Director Strategy Operations and Reporting drives continuous improvement organisational resilience and reliable delivery against strategic doing so this role strengthens the National Centres ability to deliver on its mission to prevent child sexual abuse and improve recovery pathways for victims and survivors.
At the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse we are committed to elevating the wisdom and expertise of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. Values of safety inclusion and trauma-responsiveness guide our interactions including in our recruitment process. The National Centre team commit to authentic and meaningful engagement with people with Lived Experience - ensuring their voices are heard valued and embedded in our work.
Requirements
Who you are (selection criteria)
- You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in business public administration law or a related field or equivalent professional experience. Post-graduate qualifications are highly valued.
- You have demonstrated success leading operations in a national not-for-profit public purpose or research environment working directly with a CEO and/or a Board.
- You bring strong capability in managing external providers across finance human resources information technology legal and employee assistance services ensuring accountability and service quality.
- You have experience in governance compliance and risk management including oversight of ISO-aligned systems and external audit cycles.
- You bring financial literacy with the ability to oversee budgeting forecasting and Board reporting while working effectively with external finance providers.
- You are experienced in impact measurement and reporting frameworks with the ability to translate data into insights that inform decision-making and strengthen accountability.
- You have led change and continuous improvement in small distributed teams building capability and resilience across functions.
- You possess strong stakeholder management skills and understand the importance of tailoring communication to suit diverse audiences; including government funders Board members Lived Experience survivors and victims and other relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience preparing clear decision-ready papers for committees the Board and funders.
- You are organised and analytical with strong project management skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities and complex stakeholder environments.
- You are aligned with the National Centres mission to disrupt child sexual abuse and bring about systemic change.
- You demonstrate a trauma-informed ethical and survivor engaged approach to your work and understand the critical importance of working in partnership with people with Lived Experience; ensuring their voices are heard respected and meaningfully embedded in all that you do.
Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but dont match every point on the job ad we welcome and encourage your application.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to translate organisational strategy into clear operational plans delivery schedules and performance dashboards that drive accountability and impact.
- Coordinate reporting and accountability to government ensuring timely accurate and transparent reporting on KPIs the operational business plan and all funding requirements.
- Lead Board and committee governance processes ensuring reporting schedules agendas and papers are delivered to a high standard with accurate content and timely follow-up on decisions and actions.
- Lead the organisations Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring effective coordination of external audits across ISO 9001 ISO 45001 and ISO 45003 and embedding quality safety and wellbeing standards into everyday practice.
- Maintain and oversee the organisations enterprise risk register ensuring risks are clearly identified assessed and actively monitored across all functions.
- Work in partnership with the CEO and external finance provider to set budgets and forecasts monitor the organisations financial position and identify strategies to support long-term sustainability and appropriate reserves.
- Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies processes and templates ensuring they are compliant practical and aligned with organisational values and funding requirements.
- Lead coach and support two direct reports (Operations Lead and Reporting & Governance Lead) providing clarity guidance and regular feedback.
Please see the Director Operations and Strategy Delivery position description for more.
Who we are
The National Centre has woven the voices and experiences of victims and survivors into its very fabric. It acknowledges the strength and expertise that derives from their Lived and Living Experience of child sexual abuse. The National Centre recognises and honours the diversity of victims and survivors experiences identities and cultural backgrounds and their contributions to the common purpose of addressing child sexual abuse.
At the National Centre we believe for victims and survivors to have the best opportunity to heal they must feel safe to disclose and receive the necessary support that is non-stigmatising appropriate to their needs and effective. Our purpose is to disrupt the dynamics that have failed to stop child sexual abuse from occurring and prevented victims and survivors from being validated and supported.
Additional adjustments
We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability condition illness or access requirements please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience.
We recognise that each individuals needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to):
- Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video)
- Flexible communication methods
- Additional time to complete tasks assessments or pre-interview work
- Support from a support person or advocate during interviews
- Modifications to the interview structure environment or timing
If you require additional adjustments or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process please contact us via email
Our candidate experience
We aim to be transparent and kind to all of our candidates. We value your time and as such want to share how we do things so you know what to expect with no nasty surprises. For more information on our end-to-end candidate experience please visit the SHE HR Consulting website.
Benefits
How to apply
To express your interest submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application.
Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.
Well be reviewing applications as they come in with the role closing at 11:59pm on Sunday October 19. Getting your application in early is strongly encouraged.
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination is safe and accessible for all employees and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds LGBTQIA people and people of every ethnicity faith ability culture language gender identity age and sex.
Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of reference checks as part of pre-employment screening and a Working With Children Check (or state equivalent).
As part of our employment screening process we do run police checks. But dont worryhaving a criminal record doesnt automatically disqualify you.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
