General Manager – Strategy & Innovation

• Rapidly growing, innovative community NFP – Inner City/ WFH
• Lead the strategy, technology, & project management functions
• Salary Circa $195K + super, NFP salary packaging, 5+ weeks leave

The Organisation

Based in the inner suburbs of Melbourne, very close to the CBD (with option to work from home up to two days per week) our client is a sector leading, innovative, for-purpose organisation. Led by an inspiring and highly regarded CEO and Executive Team, the organisation is looking for a Strategy and Innovation professional to lead and oversee several key operational aspects of the organisation.

The Position

Reporting to the CEO, and as a key member of the ELT, the General Manager – Strategy & Innovation is responsible for leading and overseeing key operational aspects including:

• Strategy support
• Technology (ICT)
• Impact measurement, and
• Project management.

A key deliverable is to support the CEO and ELT in implementing, executing and operationalising the Strategic Plan, providing technical and adaptive leadership, and aligning operational activities and outcomes with strategic objectives, as well as strengthening service delivery and business profitability through innovation, evaluation, collaboration and capacity building.

There are also a number of existing projects to take ownership of, namely the development and implementation of an ICT strategic plan, and the development and implementation of a Procurement Framework.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and have:

• Extensive leadership experience (minimum 5 years) within complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in driving ESG strategic frameworks and outcomes, with a strong understanding of reporting and impact measurement.
• Demonstrated success and experience managing projects and organisational change in complex environments.
• Oversight of an ICT function, at an Executive Leadership level.

What’s on offer

The opportunity to create meaningful change and contribute to the overall success of this community focussed organisation. On offer is a salary of circa $195K (plus superannuation) commensurate with experience, and attractive PBI/NFP salary packaging benefits. Flexible work options are available, with a requirement to be in the inner-city office at least 3 days per week. Also 6 additional leave days are gifted on top of the standard 4 weeks annual leave, along with a 17% leave loading.

If you have exceptional skills and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please make an application by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Barry Vienet (0427 406 325) or Lisa Pratt (0493 632 441) from Johnson Recruitment.

We are delighted to be managing another exclusive assignment created in partnership and trust with our client. Johnson Recruitment actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.