We are hiring - Executive Officer

We are seeking an Executive Officer to join our team

Location: South West Victoria

Tenure Part Time: 10 hrs per week

About CLF

CLF is based in South West Victoria, we support young people and their families who are facing the challenges of life following a cancer diagnosis and the additional offering of bereavement counselling.  We are focused on three key areas of growth to assist more people, sustainability and providing a sense of community for those it affects.

The Role

The Executive Officer is responsible for implementing and facilitating the CLF's strategy for growth and sustainability, as well as providing essential services to families in need. 

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate the CLF’s strategy for growth and sustainability, as well as providing essential services to families in need.

• Responsible for the planning, organisation, and direction of CLF operations. 

• Oversee and report the organisation’s performance results to the Board of Directors, providing clarity and insight. 

• Attract and retain a team of staff and volunteers through an ongoing review and improvement process.

• Lead and manage site staff to guarantee appropriate support.

• Key operational liaison to three board committees.

Skills Required

As a well-established charitable foundation, we are specifically looking for a range of skills to help us lead our ambitious agenda:  

• Tertiary qualification and leadership experience in the Not-for-Profit sector, community development or a related discipline, including a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing young people with a cancer diagnosis and their families.

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills able to communicate to various audiences.

• Ability to interpret data, produce high-quality reports and work with the Board of Directors

• Ability to represent CLF professionally at meetings, at forums and to the public.

• Excellent business management skills with the ability to deliver on strategies and effective outcomes on time, on budget.

• Proven record to effectively lead, manage, train and engage staff, volunteers and other stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders to develop strategies that strengthen the volunteer sector and promote increased volunteer activity.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in implementing successful programs.

• Experience in supporting consumers and their families in a health-related field.

The position offers flexibility working 10 hours per week combining office based work, meeting donors, organising and attending fund raising activities.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, addressing the specific requirements above and your resume to Leisa McCosh Board Secretary at: leisamccosh@gmail.com. 

For more information, please contact Allison Patchett on 0458 401 930