- Are you an outstanding and dynamic executive level manager looking for your next opportunity to make a difference?
- Do you have a proven track record in leading and managing high functioning, collaborative teams and achieving exceptional organisational outcomes?
- Are you passionate about creating positive change amongst children and youth in remote and regional Aboriginal communities?
About Us
Sydney-headquartered not-for-profit Moriarty Foundation is transforming life outcomes for a generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth. We enable NT, NSW and Qld Indigenous communities and families to unlock their own children’s potential, with local employment and staff development fundamental to our success. We have approximately 70 staff, and gender equality for participants and staff is in place and is central to our charter.
We have delivered highly effective community-led, locally driven solutions in early learning and football (soccer) since 2012. Our co-founders are Yanyuwa NT man John Moriarty, business owner and the first Indigenous footballer (soccer) to be selected for Australia, and business owner/author/social investor, Ros Moriarty.
Our Board and our team are majority Indigenous. We are in and of the community, and deliver our programs from the perspective of an Aboriginal worldview.
Moriarty Foundation has strong funding partnerships across government, philanthropy and corporate donors. We operate according to best practice business management structures with exemplary financial management and governance, and have well-developed frameworks in theory of change, strategic planning, fundraising strategy, and measurement and evaluation, the latter informed by recent Deloitte Access Economics reviews.
We are affiliated with Aboriginal-owned design agency Balarinji, established in 1983.
About the Job
This exciting position will work in collaboration with, and report to our Executive Director/Board Co-Chair to manage and lead the Foundation to achieve its goals.
You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, drive financial and fundraising strategy, steward stakeholder relationships and cultivate a collegiate culture across the Foundation.
Key responsibilities
- Implement and foster Moriarty Foundation’s vision and mission in line with strategic plans, budgets, program curricula and operational structure.
- Develop and maintain a collegiate organisational culture that attracts, rewards and retains high calibre people and is aligned with organisational values.
- Lead, motivate and manage the team to achieve collaborative success.
- Lead a continuous best practice approach to fundraising success.
- Secure funding through grants, philanthropy, and partnerships.
- Drive measurement and evaluation strategy and implementation.
- Manage organisational risk ensuring the Board is fully informed with timely reporting.
- Represent the foundation to internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships.
- Align internal resources and structure to support growth and delivery.
About you
We seek a talented, energetic, highly effective Executive General Manager (EGM) with a proven track record in leading and managing high functioning, collaborative teams and achieving exceptional organisational outcomes. You will have an understanding of, and interest in, the culturally nuanced context in which we operate, and a commitment to striving for a more equitable Australia for Indigenous children and youth. You will be comfortable with Moriarty Foundation’s apolitical positioning, where we prioritise addressing points of change over political activism.
With the ability to work proactively, quickly and independently, you will demonstrate a commitment to excellence across strategic, operational, governance and financial delivery. You will be someone who is inclusive and empathetic, and excited about driving sustainable grassroots change in remote and regional Indigenous Australia. You will thrive on challenge, and maintain the highest ethics, integrity and professionalism.
Essential criteria
- Previous senior leadership experience at an executive level/EGM.
- Tertiary qualifications in business, accounting or related executive management fields.
- Previous P&L and line management accountabilities for 7+ years and demonstrated financial literacy.
- Experience in developing, managing and leading sound and practical business, financial and personnel infrastructures.
- Experience in identifying and developing strategic partnerships, achieving financial outcomes and concluding contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in successful fundraising, with proven skills in representing and negotiating with a range of stakeholders to obtain funding to support the organisation.
- Experience in managing effective program measurement and evaluation.
- Interest or experience in creating positive change in the Indigenous context.
- Highly organised and effective at setting priorities, delegation and accountabilities.
- Proven ability in building, managing and leading teams with a strong record as an effective, empathetic, collaborative, team-oriented professional.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication and advocacy skills including the ability to develop strong working relationships with the Board and corporate, philanthropic and government stakeholders.
- Technological literacy. Advanced computer skills including Google Suite and Asana. Salesforce experience is preferred but not essential. Working on a Mac Platform.
- Demonstrated experience in governance, risk management, financial planning, budgeting, media and communications.
- A Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance will apply to the successful applicant.
- Be available for appropriate periodical travel to program delivery hubs in NT, Qld and NSW.
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in the NFP sector.
- Direct experience in working in fields relating to Indigenous communities, especially in remote Aboriginal contexts.
- Australian Permanent Resident.
The successful candidate will be driven by a desire to join an Aboriginal-founded entity that is successfully redressing disadvantage and making a measurable difference to the lives of Indigenous children, families and communities.
Benefits
- Flexible working, 3 days (Monday-Wednesday) in the office 2 days working remotely at home.
- Birthday day off at full pay (after 6 months employment).
- An opportunity to be part of a highly successful, grass roots NFP organisation.
- A comfortable and social office in Crows Nest, close to transport, including the Metro.
- A small team where like-minded people enjoy great work together, and where your career is supported and developed.
A positive team culture is the driver of all we do at Moriarty Foundation, where authenticity and respect are central. If you meet some but not all of the criteria, please get in touch as we would love to talk to you.
Apply now
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter (max two pages) below.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
