Development & Growth Lead – Foyer Foundation – Sydney / Melbourne

• Opportunity to work at the Foyer Foundation, a national for-purpose organisation that unlocks thriving futures for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• $110,000 – $125,000K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Join a vibrant for purpose start-up growing rapidly.
• Opportunity to help grow the reach and impact of Youth Foyers.
• Available in either Darlinghurst (Sydney) or North Melbourne (Melbourne).
• Domestic travel will be a requirement of this role.

The Development and Growth Lead is responsible for providing quality service development support, consultation services and capability building in Advantaged Thinking and the Youth Foyer approach nationally.

The role requires an in-depth understanding of Advantaged Thinking and the Youth Foyer approach, and the ability to work with organisations to develop high quality Youth Foyer practice models.

The Development and Growth Lead will support the development and implementation of a sustainable fee-for-service business model that will enable The Foyer Foundation to scale the learning, development and quality supports it provides to the Youth Foyer network as the number of Accredited Youth Foyers increases over time.

Who you are (essential):

• You have exposure to or experience working as a Development & Growth Lead;
• You have a growth mindset and are comfortable working in an evolving start-up environment to manage multiple competing priorities and projects;
• You are someone with experience in the not-for-profit sector or the capacity to quickly learn about the non-for-profit-context;
• You are someone who has developed and implemented a Youth Foyer service offering or Advantage Thinking approach;
• You understand the importance of using Advantaged Thinking language and practice in your day-to-day;
• You are a people person, who thrives working in collaborative environments whilst also excelling when working independently;
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills with experience managing internal and external stakeholders;
• You have meticulous attention to detail and consider yourself to be highly process and procedure drive, and have the ability to balance this attention to detail with pragmatism to get things done;
• You believe every young person deserves a thriving future and are prepared to work effectively with young people who have lived experience of homelessness and create the space for them to lead;
• You are proficient in the Microsoft Suite of applications, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the Google Suite of applications.

Who you might be (desirable but not essential):

• You are a qualified professional with a tertiary qualification and/or specialised training in a field with an emphasis on Business Administration;
• You have experience working in a not-for-profit, social enterprise or start-up environment; and/or
• You have a strong understanding of corporate governance practices in an Australian not-for-profit context.

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 don’t match every point on the job ad, that’s perfectly fine – we welcome your application and would be thrilled to consider it!

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Foyer Integrity, uphold the integrity of Youth Foyers through the provision of high quality consulting and service development support to new and emerging Foyers; state and federal governments; and community service organisations.

• Develop and manage an effective and efficient way for interested and emerging Youth Foyer projects to share and update information on their project progress with the Foyer Foundation including development details, investment requirements and readiness, community context partnerships and their support needs.

• Work with the CEO and Head of Foyer Integrity to support the establishment of a financially sustainable fee-for-service business model to recover costs for training, consulting and tailored support services

• Design and develop a portfolio of service offerings for developing Youth Foyers and their partners that will enable them to understand and embed Advantaged Thinking, with input from the Head of Foyer Integrity and lived experience lead.

• Provide advice on the needs of emerging Foyers to inform and shape learning content, training and tools that respond to their needs.

Please see the Development & Growth Lead Job Description for more.

Who we are:

Our purpose at Foyer Foundation is to unlock thriving futures for young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We do this by growing the reach and impact of Youth Foyers. Youth Foyers provide a safe and stable home for up to 40 young people, integrating housing, education, employment and life skills supports, all under one roof.

There are currently 16 Youth Foyers across Australia, and we are in an exciting phase of growth and momentum working towards 50 Foyers by 2030.

Youth Foyers are delivered by a vast network of service providers, big and small, across Australia, working in communities in regional, remote and metro locations.

The role of the Foyer Foundation is to connect up this network and align activities nationally, gather evidence and insights, ensure quality Foyer services through learning and accreditation, and advocate with young people and our growing network. We play an entrepreneurial role, driving innovation and continuous learning and improvement across the Foyer network.

We are a networked organisation. We have a small core team and strong relationships with many external partners and collaborators, working together to achieve our collective goal of 50 Foyers by 2030.

What we offer:

• Flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.

• Access to $15,900 in salary packaging through Fringe Benefits Tax options available to public benefit institutions

• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.

• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work.

• A psychologically and physically safe working environment.

How to apply:

To express your interest, click ‘Apply Now’ 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.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so don’t delay your application.

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, then please contact us via email [email protected] using the subject line: Development & Growth Lead – Foyer Foundation – Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Foyer Foundation 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.

A position description is attached.