Director, Stakeholders and Advocacy

• Be part of a state-wide social inclusive workforce agenda
• Lead on stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Reports to the CEO

The Position 

The Director, Stakeholders and Advocacy will position the organisation as a leader and expert in inclusive employment and social procurement. The role involves integrating stakeholder engagement, advocacy, marketing, communications, research, and evaluation to develop key relationships and influential partnerships. The role will ensure Jobsbank is known for its expertise in inclusive employment and social procurement across all levels of government, key industry bodies and advocacy groups whilst staying connected to policy development and emerging commercial opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced stakeholder and advocacy professional who understands effective relationships with government and key bodies and is able to capitalise on current and emerging opportunities that contribute to the organisation’s commercial sustainability and credibility. You will be an effective ‘voice’ for the organisation known for meaningful collaboration and networking.

Your capabilities will include superior communication and interpersonal skills, commercial acumen, policy nous and values driven leadership. You will come with a record of success in your field with tangible results and an outcomes focus.

Relevant tertiary qualifications ideally in marketing, business, or other commercial disciplines are advantageous.

The Organisation 

Jobsbank makes inclusive employment and social procurement work for business. An independent, Victorian-based not-for-profit, we look at individual business needs, tailoring solutions to increase employer inclusivity and fill workforce gaps. We work closely with government, community and non-profit partners to create full-service business support that makes socially inclusive employment easy and sustainable.

The organisation is driven by the values of being:

• Nimble
• Collaborative
• Customer focused
• Curious

For more information on Jobsbank, visit: jobsbank.org.au/

To apply – please click on ‘APPLY ONLINE’ using reference JSBdsa0723 addressing key selection criteria, your cover letter and resume to David Baber or Katie Hooker of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for a discussion. The names of two referees should be provided.