About Our Client:

• Our client is Australia and New Zealand's leading think tank and industry accelerator for alternative proteins.
• As a non-profit organisation, our client champions the innovations in food production that offer sustainable, scalable solutions to feeding a growing population while reducing environmental impacts.
• Through collaboration with policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs, we are pioneering the transition to a more sustainable food future.

About the Role:

The Executive Director (Programs) will co-lead the organisation with the Executive Director (Operations), reporting to the Board and working closely with the leadership team. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering impactful programs, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

This is a unique opportunity for a mission-driven leader to play a vital role in fostering innovation within the food system while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Leadership and Delivery

• Design, implement, and evaluate innovative programs aligned with the company’s mission.
• Ensure program outcomes meet strategic goals and contribute to broader organisational impact.
• Adapt strategies to accommodate a fast-paced work environment with long-term outcomes.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Cultivate relationships with government agencies, industry leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Advocate for the company’s  mission through public representation and strategic partnerships.
• Navigate stakeholder expectations, particularly in the non-profit and corporate sectors.

3. Strategic Planning and Governance

• Collaborate with the board and leadership team to refine strategic plans and set measurable goals.
• Provide clear, actionable insights to inform governance and organisational decisions.
• Balance big-picture strategic oversight with detailed operational guidance.

4. Team and Resource Management

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and adaptability.
• Support team members’ development and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Oversee resource allocation to optimise program and organisational efficiency.

More Information:

• Location: Melbourne, VIC
• Type: 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)
• Hybrid model: 3 days in Melbourne office and 1 WFH (Monday mandatory for team meetings).
• Office space: Co-working space in North Melbourne alongside impact organisations.

• Proven leadership in non-profit or social enterprise sectors, focused on program delivery and advocacy.
• Strong understanding of Australian market dynamics and funding structures.
• Skilled in managing relationships with boards, government, and industry leaders.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance process and relationships.
• High adaptability and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to inspire and guide teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in international development, ESG, or sustainability is a plus.

Your role will be to provide high-level administrative and strategic support our to Chief Development Officer & Head of Accor Apartments & Realty and the broader development team.  Naturally proactive, you will ensure seamless coordination and execution of their daily activities. As a trusted partner, you will be managing schedules, communications, and supporting on projects to optimize the executive's effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration:

• Manage the Chief Development Officer & Head of Accor Apartments & Realty’s calendar and travel arrangements, ensuring efficiency across time zones
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and organize meetings and conferences
• Maintain an efficient e-filing system and handle general office tasks
• Support the coordination of team projects and events

Communication:

• Manage calls, emails, and inquiries, acting as the Chief Development Officer & Head of Accor Apartments & Realty’s first point of contact
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and send communications to properties and business units
• Ensure timely follow-up on action items

Financial Administration:

• Process invoices and expense claims (using Concur)
• Liaise with the finance team and other internal departments with regard to payments, recharging, approvals or enquiries

Position Type :

Type Of Hire :

Education Desired :

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

What you will be doing

• Sells products and/or services and develops new account relationships.

• Solicits and maintains network of prospects.

• Initiates contact with prospective customers to sell targeted FIS products and/or services.

• Works as a member of a sales team to sell assigned products or services to identified key accounts.

• Demonstrates product knowledge including various solutions, markets and competitive intelligence.

• Prepares and presents proposals to clients utilizing FIS resources and tools.

• Negotiates, structures and closes “deals” that meet customer expectations and FIS’s ability to deliver; utilizes appropriate company resources per the resources plan to provide product marketing support or specialized product sales expertise.

• Assists in the development of sales plans and strategies.

• Meets sales goals and objectives.

• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring

• Strong experience in Sales

• Strong Software Sales experience

• Experience in selling Treasury Solution

• Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills

• Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements

• Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure

• Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public

• Travel is required

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Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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Position Type :

Type Of Hire :

Education Desired :

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

What you will be doing

• Sells products and/or services and develops new account relationships.

• Solicits and maintains network of prospects.

• Initiates contact with prospective customers to sell targeted FIS products and/or services.

• Works as a member of a sales team to sell assigned products or services to identified key accounts.

• Demonstrates product knowledge including various solutions, markets and competitive intelligence.

• Prepares and presents proposals to clients utilizing FIS resources and tools.

• Negotiates, structures and closes “deals” that meet customer expectations and FIS’s ability to deliver; utilizes appropriate company resources per the resources plan to provide product marketing support or specialized product sales expertise.

• Assists in the development of sales plans and strategies.

• Meets sales goals and objectives.

• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring

• Strong experience in Sales

• Strong Software Sales experience

• Experience in selling Treasury Solution

• Requires expert negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Requires solid decision-making and problem solving skills

• Analytical skills are required to determine client business needs and requirements

• Ability to remain calm under various levels of pressure

• Ability to show established track record of involvement in industry trade groups preferred

• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management (internally/externally), employees, clients and public

• Travel is required

#LI-NS1

Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

#pridepass