Strategic Growth Manager
Assist in driving and implement Scouts Victoria's Membership Growth Strategy whilst making a difference to youth and their communities
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Company: Scouts Victoria
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-2248-3970
Fax: +61-8-3982-3827
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About us
Scouts is a worldwide movement that has shaped the development of youth and adults for 110 years. Scouts are in every part of our community and we are the largest and most successful youth development organisation in Australia. More than 20,000 boys, girls and adults from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, including those with an intellectual or physical disability, enjoy a wide range of activities with Scouts Victoria.
About the role
The Strategic Growth Manager will lead the growth and development team in supporting the strategic direction of Scouts Victoria in the establishment of new groups, as agreed by the Executive Manager in conjunction with the State Leadership Team. The role will be measured by membership growth in line with the 4 year work plan, executed through proactively building partnerships with senior representative in non-government organisations and local government.
Key functions of the role will include:
- Effectively lead and manager the Growth and Community Development team.
- Develop Strategic relationships with senior representative in NGO’s and local government across identified growth areas
- Work with Executive Manager and the Senior Leadership Team to identify growth opportunity in new and existing groups
- Proactively drive the establishment of new Scout Groups by removing barriers to success
- Provide visibility of department performance to the senior stakeholders, through dashboard reporting
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with volunteer stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Drive and support the growth of additional sections within identified existing Scout Groups
- Develop communications strategies to support the establishment and growth of new Groups
About you:
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- Team Leadership experience
- Ability to engage and develop a local community of young people and adults
- Strong project management and reporting skills
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Capacity to engage with representatives from State and Local Government and partner organisations
- High level presentation and interpersonal skills
- Competent skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products
- An understanding of the functioning of Scout Groups and the Scouting program (desirable), or commensurate community involvement
As part of our Employment screening process you will be required to undertake a National criminal history check. In addition there is a requirement to possess a current Working with Children check for employment or apply if you do not already hold one. It is unlawful for prohibited persons to apply for work with children, and, as such, prohibited persons cannot apply for this role.
Scouts Victoria is a Child Safe organisation with zero-tolerance for any harm, abuse or neglect. We value the diversity of our members, including gender, sexuality, race, religion and ability. Visit our Child Safe Scouting webpage for more information.
Scouts Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
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Applications must be submitted through www.seek.com.au