Organisation : Water Stewardship Asia-Pacific
Location : Australia, International, Work from home jobs and Hybrid jobs
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Advocacy, CEO & Senior Management, Community Services, Consulting & Strategy, Education & Training, Project Management
Sector : Community Engagement, Conservation & Environment, Consulting, Education & Training, Overseas Aid & Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 23 Jul, 2023
About the organisation
Water Stewardship Asia-Pacific (WSAP) was established in 2010 to lead the uptake and growth of water stewardship in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
With the increasing impact of climate change across the Asia Pacific region, WSAP is empowering the transition to sustainable water management that is socially and culturally equitable, environmentally sustainable and economically beneficial.
The organisation is led by a Board of Directors located across Australia and New Zealand, elected by members and supported by a CEO and small team.
About the role
The Role
Water Stewardship Asia-Pacific has ambitious plans and needs an experienced executive to work with the Board and management team to achieve these.
Your primary role is to lead, to grow the organisation in a sustainable manner, to enable real benefits to be delivered to members and communities throughout the region.
You will identify new revenue and service opportunities and ensure these are delivered to agreed objectives.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with the Board of Directors to evolve organisational strategy and its successful implementation.
- Drive revenue growth through the development and promotion of new products and services, including new verification programs, that diversify revenue and improve organisational capabilities.
- Reinforce a positive culture and ensure staff and projects are managed effectively.
- Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships, including increasing the number and diversity of water stewards.
- Be the public face and spokesperson for the organisation.
The Person:
- An Executive with a track record in leadership, change management and growing and an organisation to achieve agreed performance objectives.
- Qualifications or relevant experience related to water stewardship, water resource management, or environmental management, is desirable.
- A genuine interest in sustainable water management and stewardship, including potential opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
- Strong stakeholder management expertise, with relevant existing networks within water management, or an ability to quickly develop networks and business opportunities with a broad range of organisations throughout the region.
- Extensive experience in program/project management and service delivery to program partners.
- Ability to represent WSAP at local, national and international meetings and events and be the public spokesperson for the organisation.
How to apply
To Apply:
Please apply to recruitment@waterstewardship.org.au with your CV of not more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter under 2 pages that includes answers to the following questions:
- Explain why you are interested in this role?
- What is your leadership style?
- How do you prioritise and implement projects or major activities effectively?
We encourage applications from culturally diverse backgrounds and for a confidential discussion, please phone Graham Smith before Friday 21 July 2023 on 0482 621164.
Applications for this role close at 7 pm (AEST) on Sunday 23rd July 2023, although we will finalise an appointment beforehand should a suitable candidate be identified.
Please quote in application: Chief Executive via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement, #Conservation_and_Environment, #Consulting, #Education_and_Training, #Overseas_Aid_and_Development
