May 2023
Engagement & Movement Building Lead, Place
- Grow and strengthen the movement for community-led systems change in Australia
- Lead CFIs engagement strategy for the design and establishment of the Nexus Centre, the national infrastructure to support and enable place-based change in Australia
- Lead the backbone team for ChangeFest, a nation-wide movement for community led systems change in Australia.
- $150k plus super (pro rata), 0.8 FTE. 1 year fixed term contract (view to extension)
- Work from anywhere in Australia, flexible working arrangements, some travel
We are seeking creative, strategic and values-aligned leaders to come and work with us on Collaboration for Impact’s next horizon.
About Collaboration for Impact
For over ten years Collaboration for Impact (CFI) has been working towards a vision for an equitable and inclusive society where people, place and planet thrive.
Our underpinning belief is that for society to be more equitable, then how we create our future society need to be equitable. This means we focus on making the rules, mindsets and practices for how we create social change more equitable, collaborative and systemic.
We are a non-government organisation working in partnership with communities and other networks across the country to:
- Partner with collaborations seeking to transform systems to strengthen, learn and demonstrate what is possible.
- Catalyse and support platforms for connection, learning and collective action across community to wider system interventions.
- Influence and help organisations networks and organisations learn to work systemically on issues of national importance.
The opportunity
This role will lead CFIs movement building work to strengthen the place-based change field through leading the:
- Grow and strengthen the movement for community-led systems change in Australia
- Lead CFIs engagement strategy for the design and establishment of the Nexus Centre, the national infrastructure to support and enable place-based change in Australia
- Lead the backbone team for ChangeFest, a nation-wide movement for community led systems change in Australia.
We are seeking a creative and experienced place based change practitioner to work with communities, organisations and collaborations across the place-based change field. Ultimately, to harness and strengthen what enables systemic change with principles of equity and community leadership at the centre.
Your Key Accountabilities will include:
- Strategy: lead the strategy development, funding partnerships and delivery for ChangeFest through collaborative governance and principles that enable nation-wide movement building that centres community leadership and collaboration.
- Engagement and Design: lead the engagement strategy and activities for the design and establishment of the Nexus Centre, the national infrastructure to accelerate place-based change in Australia with a focus on communities, philanthropy, intermediaries and other collaborators in place-based change.
- Partnership Building: identify and foster key strategic relationships with relevant partner groups across government, the service sector, philanthropy, and community collaborations to enable aligned funding, learning and influence for the development of place-based national infrastructure including the ChangeFest movement.
- Strategic Learning: ensuring the relevant documentation from the Infrastructure Program to ensure information is captured to create ongoing learning.
- Program Management: develop and manage the project plans, budgets, timelines and reports to ensure that all program deliverables are delivered on time and to budget.
What we need you to bring to this role:
- 5+ years experience leading community led place-based change initiatives internationally or in Australia.
- 5+ years experience building and strengthening networks and movements for learning and influencing.
- A demonstrated strong track record of building trusted relationships with senior public servants, philanthropic, community and other social change leaders.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Exceptional project management skills in complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Ability to manage and motivate people in complex and uncertain environments.
Whilst we do need a deeply experienced practitioner, thought leader and communicator for this “Lead” role, if you have the majority of the skills and relevant experience that we’ve outlined and you are on a trajectory of learning in the systems change field, we’d still like to hear from you.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
Read the full position description here.
Please submit your application to jobs@collaborationforimpact.com with the Subject Heading: Role Title – [your name] and include:
- Please provide a 1 – 2 page cover letter introducing yourself, your interest in the role and
- experience in relation to each of the accountabilities for the role.
- A current resume;
- A link to your LinkedIn profile (if applicable).
If you have specific questions about applying for this role please contact Carrie Skinner jobs@collaborationforimpact.com
- Applications close 9am 19 June 2023.
About Working with Us
CFI values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of all ages, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome the skills, experiences and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
We acknowledge the resilience, knowledge, wisdom and teachings of the oldest living culture on our planet and pay our respect to all First Nations Elders past, present and emerging. In all our work and relationships, we believe in and strengthen deep collaboration between First Nations and other Australians.
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