Executive Director of Members, Volunteers & Early Intervention

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

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

Additional information

Lead a directorate supporting around 4,700 members across 400 NSW communities

Shape the future of membership, Vinnies Vans and Disaster Recovery

Join a trusted, mission led organisation with a solid executive team

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