There's something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you.
At Save the Children Australia & Library for All, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference.
Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.
This is no ordinary opportunity.
Our Head of Programs has the power to change the lives of millions of children around the world.
Reporting to the CEO of Library For All, the Head of Programs is responsible for ensuring that Library For All's programs are working efficiently and effectively to fulfil our mission.
Responsibilities:
Driving rigorous portfolio planning and execution aligned to the Library For All strategy
Supporting effective and efficient delivery through designing and rolling out new robust operational systems and processes
Working with the CEO to redefine Library For All's business model to ensure we effectively respond to changing international and domestic market conditions and emerging opportunities
We've already changed the lives of more than 250,000 children, and with your help we can grow that to 20 million before the end of this decade.
Library For All is a place where your purpose matters.
It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included.
We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact.
Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks.
From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
You will make a difference by:
Establishing comprehensive frameworks for operational oversight, monitoring, and quality assurance of program delivery across the LFA portfolio.
Providing strategic operational input at critical project review points, including project design, proposal development, and donor reporting.
Developing a partnership framework that enables timely decision-making, and leverages resources to deliver against our strategy.
Identifying common constraints and requirements across the portfolio, leading harmonization efforts in line with Save the Children standards and exploring innovative solutions.
Collaborating with Finance and Business Development teams to ensure new projects align with the forward-looking LFA business model and cost-recovery mechanisms.
Leading product management, including customer feedback processes, product planning, prioritization, and delivery.
Providing direct and indirect management of program delivery staff in LFA and partner countries, focusing on supervision, support, team coordination, staff development, and performance management.
A place to feel valued
Your deep expertise in senior leadership roles at international non-profit, humanitarian, or development organizations is invaluable.
We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.
Bringing your best every day, means:
Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder portfolio
Demonstrated experience in program strategy development and implementation
Extensive experience in organizational change management
Background in technology-enabled social impact programs preferred
Advanced project management capabilities
Strong financial modelling and budget management skills
Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics tracking
Technology product management expertise
Advanced knowledge of international development funding mechanisms
A place to belong
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do.
We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team.
We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation.
In addition to working at the leading edge of education technology alongside a team of highly engaged professionals we offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.
Internal employment and development opportunities
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity.
We've established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work.
Salary base of AUD150k - 155k + full salary packaging benefits.
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum.
Does this sound like the place for you?
We'd love to hear from you.
Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Applications close
4pm AEDT, Friday 20th December 2024.
Position Description – Head of Programs
For more information about this position, please contact our People & Culture team at ******, or for more information about a career at LFA and Save the Children Australia, visit our Careers Page.
*We understand the need for work-life balance.
We've advertised this role as full-time permanent, but if you're looking for something different, please let us know.
We offer flexible hours, remote working, and individual flexibility plans to ensure we're providing you a personalised career.
Library For All is a child-safe organisation.
All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Library For All is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
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