Lead Growth. Build Partnerships. Restore Nature.

Executive Director Growth

Location: Versatile across Australia, with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast

At Greening Australia, we believe nature is the foundation of healthy communities, resilient landscapes and a thriving economy. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with communities, Traditional Custodians, governments, philanthropists and industry to restore Australia's unique landscapes through practical, science‑led solutions that deliver measurable environmental outcomes.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director Growth is responsible for leading Greening Australia's growth strategy and building the partnerships, markets and revenue opportunities that will enable us to deliver even greater impact.

Leading a talented multidisciplinary team, you will oversee:

- Corporate Partnerships
- Government and Strategic Opportunities
- Commercial Development
- Marketing and Communications
- Revenue Operations and Administration

Working closely with our Carbon, Restoration, Seed, Science and enabling teams, you will connect market opportunities with organisational capability, ensuring new partnerships translate into meaningful environmental outcomes.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role where you will influence organisational strategy while remaining connected to delivery. You will remove barriers, unlock opportunities, develop people and help position Greening Australia as the partner of choice for organisations seeking high impact nature‑based solutions.

What you'll be doing





- Lead Greening Australia's growth strategy, market positioning and future pipeline.
- Build strategic partnerships across corporate, government, philanthropy and environmental markets.
- Grow and diversify revenue streams that support long term organisational sustainability.
- Identify emerging markets and new opportunities that align with Greening Australia's strategy.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high performing multidisciplinary team.
- Strengthen our marketing, communications, CRM and revenue operations capability.
- Work collaboratively across Carbon, Restoration, Seed and Science to ensure opportunities are strategically aligned and successfully delivered.
- Represent Greening Australia with senior stakeholders, partners, government and industry.
- Contribute as a key member of the Executive Team, helping shape the future direction of the organisation.

About you

You are a strategic and commercially minded executive who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and bringing people together around a shared purpose.

You have a proven track record of leading growth, developing partnerships and delivering sustainable commercial outcomes. You are equally comfortable setting strategy,



influencing senior stakeholders and rolling up your sleeves to support your team in delivering results.

You may come from environmental markets, sustainability, consulting, infrastructure, philanthropy, government, commercial partnerships or another purpose driven sector.

You will bring

- Significant executive or senior leadership experience.
- Demonstrated success growing markets, partnerships or revenue.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through growth and change.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and influencing skills.
- The ability to balance long term strategy with practical delivery.
- A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing people.
- Passion for delivering meaningful environmental and community outcomes.

Why join Greening Australia?

- Flexible, hybrid ways of working.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- Professional development and executive leadership opportunities.
- A collaborative, values driven culture where people genuinely care about each other and the work we do.
- The opportunity to shape the future of one of Australia's leading environmental organisations.
- The chance to make a genuine difference through work that leaves a lasting legacy for people, communities and nature.

Apply now

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date.

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Greening Australia, we encourage you to apply early rather than wait until applications close.

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