POSITION DESCRIPTION
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
POSITION TITLE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
ORGANISATION: Stand Up: Jewish Commitment to a Better World
POSITION TYPE: Permanent full-time / part-time (4 days per week or 9-day fortnight)
REPORTS TO: Board of Stand Up
LOCATION: Melbourne, VIC
ABOUT STAND UP:
Stand Up inspires a community of Jewish social justice changemakers, channeling the willpower, expertise, and compassion of the Australian Jewish community to make a positive impact in building a fairer, more equitable Australia. With a 30-year legacy of grassroots social justice work, Stand Up has a unique position within the Australian Jewish Community.
PURPOSE:
To inspire a community of social justice changemakers. Working to collectively channel the willpower, expertise and compassion of the Australian Jewish Community to make a positive impact in pursuant of a fairer, more equitable Australia.
VISION:
The Australian Jewish Community are passionate changemakers in a fair and equitable Australia.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The CEO will lead Stand Up’s purpose-driven organisation, providing strategic vision and operational leadership while embodying the organisation’s core values of social justice, compassion, and community responsibility.
The CEO will oversee the implementation of Stand Up’s bold new strategy, build bridges across diverse communities, and position Stand Up as a catalyst for positive change in contemporary Australia.
The successful candidate will be values-driven and purpose-led in their approach to leadership; deeply reflective and self-aware in complex social environments, and able to navigate nuanced community dynamics; resilient and composed during periods of community tension or crisis; a relationship builder – trusted, warm and respectful across diverse groups; a confident public voice who can also nurture and develop teams; and bold in vision yet humble in approach – leading with both courage and curiosity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with Stand Up’s vision and values
- Provide visionary leadership that balances long-term goals with agile crisis response capabilities
- Drive innovative approaches to program development and community engagement
- Lead organisational growth and development while honouring Stand Up’s 30-year legacy
- Guide Stand Up’s role in building social cohesion in increasingly complex times
External Relations & Community Engagement
- Serve as Stand Up’s primary public representative, articulating its purpose and vision with credibility, compassion, and clarity
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, including the Jewish community, First Nations, multicultural groups, and partner organisations
- Navigate complex community dynamics with cultural humility and deep listening
- Convene diverse groups around shared values of social justice and community empowerment
- Represent Stand Up in public forums, media engagements, and community events
Fundraising & Resource Development
- Lead fundraising initiatives with confidence and inspiration, effectively communicating Stand Up’s impact and vision
- Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners
- Oversee grant applications and reporting processes
- Develop sustainable funding models in a competitive philanthropic landscape
- Position Stand Up distinctively within the competitive fundraising environment
Organisational Leadership
- Provide oversight for Stand Up’s operations, finances, governance, and compliance
- Foster a collaborative organisational culture that empowers staff across locations (including NSW team)
- Work closely with the COOs (currently structured as Internal and External roles) to ensure operational excellence
- Engage productively with the Board and various subcommittees (Finance, Programs & Strategy, Governance, Development)
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement when necessary
- Drive a culture that exemplifies Jewish values while embracing diversity and inclusion
Program Leadership & Impact
- Ensure all programs align with Stand Up’s mission and strategic objectives
- Drive program evaluation to demonstrate impact and inform continuous improvement
- Balance existing program excellence with innovation for emerging community needs
- Oversee management of programs including Derech Eretz, Step Up, Schools programs, Tikkun Giving Circles, Come Together, and various fellowship initiatives
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
| KSC 1 | A deep commitment to Jewish values of compassion, community, and responsibility | ESSENTIAL |
| KSC 2 | Proven leadership experience in a relevant sector (not-for-profit, community services, social justice) | DESIRABLE |
| KSC 3 | Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement | ESSENTIAL |
KSC 4 | Demonstrated success in fundraising (major donors, foundations, and corporate partners) | DESIRABLE |
| KSC 5 | Financial literacy and ability to manage budgets and governance processes (with support) | ESSENTIAL |
| KSC 6 | Background in strategic planning and organisational development | ESSENTIAL |
| KSC 7 | Experience navigating complex social and political environments with multiple stakeholders | ESSENTIAL |
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