Executive Director of Members, Volunteers & Early Intervention

ROLE DETAILS

• Generous salary package with PBI salary packaging
• Flexible location across NSW, with a preference for Sydney
• Hybrid working with WFH flexibility, plus regular travel across NSW
• Permanent, full time
• Some weekend commitments, around six per year

ABOUT THE COMPANY
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, otherwise known as Vinnies, is one of Australia's best known charities. Grounded in its lay Catholic heritage, Vinnies works to reduce the impact of poverty and address injustice, offering a hand up to people experiencing disadvantage. Members, volunteers and staff work side by side in communities across NSW, delivering practical assistance, specialist services and advocacy. It is a values driven organisation where people are united by a shared mission and a genuine commitment to the communities they serve.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the CEO as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will lead the Membership, Volunteers and Early Intervention directorate. This is the primary link between Vinnies and its members, from local Conferences through to State Council. You will lead five Regional Directors and a Director, Programs, and oversee major programs including Vinnies Vans, Disaster Recovery, NILS and the early intervention work of Conferences. You will shape the future of membership and build trust across a unique governance model.

DUTIES

• Lead the directorate to deliver key priorities in the strategic plan and contribute to the next enterprise strategy
• Build trusted, transparent relationships with the State Council President, State Council and Central Council Presidents
• Drive member recruitment, renewal and retention so Conferences remain active and sustainable
• Strengthen the experience and engagement of members and volunteers, supporting participation, connection and long-term sustainability
• Develop and implement statewide member, youth and volunteer engagement strategies
• Lead new ways of working, including regional operating model, to strengthen collaboration, consistency and connection across the Society
• Oversee delivery of member programs including Conference assistance, WE CARE, NILS, Vinnies Vans and Disaster Recovery
• Ensure quality and measurable community outcomes across member programs and early interventions services.
• Represent Vinnies with government, ministers, major donors and corporate partners to grow funding and partnerships
• Develop the capability of Regional Directors and their teams, leading people to be their best
• Oversee directorate budgets, resources and performance, driving financial sustainability and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and risk management across members, volunteers and staff
• Partner with Executive Directors across Services, Retail and Finance to deliver a "One Society" approach

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Senior executive experience leading large, dispersed teams and complex programs
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operational improvements and lead change across complex, geographically dispersed locations
• Experience in a membership based organisation, union, peak body or similar environment
• Exceptional stakeholder management and political judgement, with the maturity to anticipate issues early and negotiate outcomes
• Credibility and confidence with government, funders and major donors
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and risk
• Genuine alignment with the mission and respect for the Society's lay Catholic heritage and values
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Desirable: experience in the not for profit, social services or faith based sectors

BENEFITS

• Generous salary package
• PBI salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Executive Leadership Team role reporting directly to the CEO
• Flexible location across NSW with hybrid working and WFH
• The chance to make a real difference for around 105,000 people each year

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, Hayley Martin will be in touch within 3to 5 business days for a confidential initial conversation. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a face to face panel interview at the Sydney head office.
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