Director Growth, Partnership and Community

Executive Leadership Team | Full Time | 2-Year Contract | Melbourne

Spectrum is entering an exciting period of growth, innovation and transformation.

As a trusted and respected community organisation, we work alongside migrant and refugee communities to support people to settle well, stay connected, age with dignity and shape their own futures. Our vision is an inclusive Australia where cultural diversity and community connection enhance the lives of all.

To support the delivery of our ambitious strategic plan, we are creating a new executive leadership position and seeking an outstanding Director Growth, Partnerships and Community.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role will drive Spectrum's growth and diversification agenda through strategic partnerships, funding development, philanthropy, community engagement, innovation, service design and impact measurement.

This is an opportunity for a visionary leader to identify and secure new opportunities that strengthen community outcomes while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

About the Role

The Director Growth, Partnerships and Community will:

• Lead Spectrum's growth, partnerships and revenue diversification strategy.
• Identify and secure new funding, partnership and investment opportunities.
• Build strong relationships across government, philanthropy, corporate and community sectors.
• Strengthen community engagement and ensure lived experience informs organisational planning and service development.
• Lead organisational capability in service design, outcomes measurement and impact evaluation.
• Drive innovation and future growth opportunities that enhance Spectrum's impact and sustainability.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board on emerging trends, opportunities and risks.

You are an accomplished executive or senior leader with a strong track record of creating partnerships, securing growth opportunities and delivering meaningful community outcomes.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience in multicultural, settlement, community services, health, human services or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success securing grants, tenders, partnerships, philanthropic investment and diversified revenue streams.
• Experience leading strategic growth, business development or organisational transformation initiatives.
• Strong community engagement capability, including co-design and lived-experience approaches.
• Experience in service design, impact measurement, evaluation or organisational improvement.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to cultural diversity, inclusion and community-led practice.

This is a rare opportunity to design and lead a new executive portfolio with significant organisation-wide influence.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Shape the future growth and sustainability of a respected community organisation.
• Work directly with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Lead innovation, strategic partnerships and community impact initiatives.
• Build new opportunities that improve outcomes for migrant and refugee communities.
• Join a values-driven organisation committed to belonging, respect, connection and excellence.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Full salary packaging benefits.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Spectrum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including people from migrant and refugee communities, First Nations peoples, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Please reach out if you require any support in this process.

To apply, please submit:

• A current resume; and
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications will be reviewed as received and the position may be filled before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible

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