Principal, Insights and Mobilisation

Company Description

About Us

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 

Minderoo's Communities Focus Area is dedicated to creating a future where all children reach their full potential in thriving communities. The 2030 Strategy centres efforts around the holistic needs of children, and their families and caregivers. Bodies of work have been developed to ensure society is attuned to these needs and the importance of supporting children, young people and their families through vibrant and connected communities. An additional workstream focused on empowering families and communities to attain economic dignity is under consideration. The Communities Focus Area will be strengthening its place-based, First Nations and partnerships engagement approach to these issues. 

Job Description

About the Opportunity

This is a newly created role, reporting to the Director, Early Years. We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) skilled and experienced in Early Childhood Development (ECD) to manage a portfolio of projects aimed at elevating the voices of children and families, advocating for change and raising awareness about the value of the workforce at national, state and community levels.

The primary focus of the role will involve (but not limited to):

• Partnership mapping and relationship building with various stakeholder groups .
• Grant and financial management including contract negotiation, and financial tracking of programs of work.
• Preparation of Board proposals and reporting
• Provide technical insights to support the co-design initiatives aimed at ensuring that policies and programs respond to the needs of all families and children in Australia
• Collaborate with research centres/technical partners to generate data and insights to influence change at a national, state and community levels

The Early Years team is based in Perth, WA. However, for the ideal candidate, we are open to considering locations in other states across Australia, if candidates have the ability to travel to Perth regularly. Candidates must also have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

Qualifications

About You

The successful candidate will have strong grants management, research and ECD policy analysis skills. With a deep commitment and passion for early childhood development issues in Australia

• Strong grants management and project management experience, including budgeting preparation and reporting.
• Ability to prepare Board papers/proposal and reports
• Demonstrable experience leading ECD research initiatives including a strong understanding of research methodologies and policy issues in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience developing advocacy initiatives and/or programs and policies that address the diverse needs of young children and their families.
• Exceptional interpersonal, and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• High level of commitment and proven ability to problem-solve complex social, economic and or environmental problems and influence change.
• Bachelor’s degree or tertiary qualification in ECD, Education, Social Policy or a related field. Master’s qualification would be highly regarded.

If you're passionate about driving systemic change and advocating for elevating the voice of children and families. Please apply sharing your experience in the Early Years space.

Additional Information

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and highlighting your relevant experience.

Applications close: Friday 27th September 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.