Small Giants Academy CEO
About the position
Working closely with the visionary and passionate Co-Founders and reporting to the Board of Directors (we call our Board Guardians of Purpose or Guardians), the responsibilities of the CEO include:
- Leading and embodying the vision, direction and principles of SGA
- Developing and recommending to the Guardians strategies, business plans and annual budgets
- Implementing the strategies, business plans and budgets adopted by the Guardians of Purpose
- Meeting the Guardians’ performance expectations and KPI’s, both in their individual role as CEO and for SGA as a whole
- Providing effective and ethical leadership, direction and supervision of the team
About Small Giants Academy
Small Giants Academy (SGA) is a not-for-profit, global centre that nurtures & empowers conscious leaders for a hopeful future. Through our programs, storytelling and labs, we empower emerging and established leaders from all walks of life and sectors with the tools, knowledge and community to respond meaningfully to the metacrisis of the 21st century.
Location
Melbourne based.
Required Skills and Background
- Experienced CEO/Senior Executive that has successfully managed an organisation locally and/or globally through the growth phase
- Exceptional people leadership skills and proven ability to build, lead, inspire and coach a small, high performing team and foster a positive work culture
- Strong network and connections to bring deep local and global relationships, including Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and new audiences
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead collaborative approaches with diverse stakeholders to translate strategy into action
- High emotional intelligence and proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively with the Co-Founders, Guardians, supporters and key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to deliver strategic initiatives and execute plans with the ability to simultaneously manage operational priorities
- Demonstrated ability and experience leading and managing a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation
- Proven people and culture leader in a values-based environment
Essential Attributes
Strategic Leadership:
- Implement and execute strategic leadership that aligns with the mission and values of SGA
- Lead the execution of SGA’s strategic objectives
Business Development:
- Drive organisational growth via expanding the access and impact of SGA’s programs and stories
- Ensure SGA is well managed financially and operationally, overseeing annual budgets, growth targets and clear KPIs
- Foster collaboration within the SGA community and beyond to create further opportunities for SGA and its impact
Advocacy + Relationships
- Represent SGA externally, building and nourishing key stakeholder relationships
Impact + Innovation:
- Lead the continued impact of SGA’s work via the innovation of new ideas and ways of thinking and working
- Foster a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration and application of new ideas and approaches to address emerging challenges
People + Culture:
- Lead and inspire a purposeful and values aligned culture whereby trust, collaboration and innovation are nurtured
- Demonstrate best practice leadership to empower the team collectively and to grow individual capabilities
Governance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, maintaining the highest standards of governance and ethical leadership
- Work closely with the Guardians to provide regular updates on SGA’s performance and provide advice on implications and options, seeking guidance on strategic matters when required
Desirable Skills (Nice to have)
Structure
Working Hours
Application Process
Share a 3-minute video in response to the following questions.
- What’s the most memorable learning experience you have ever had?
- What’s one of the hardest business decisions you have had to make?
- When have you changed your mind about something?
Share a cover letter outlining experience in meeting this PD and CV (maximum 3 pages).
Send materials to ceo@smallgiants.com.au. Applications close on 31 January 2025.
We are incredibly grateful for the interest in the roles available at SGA, however, we must admit that the sheer volume of applications we receive can make it challenging to respond to each one personally — only those who are short-listed will be notified of the next steps. We deeply value every application and want to assure you that our Co-Founders and Guardians will review it with care and consideration.
For any inquiries or to apply for this position, please contact ceo@smallgiants.com.au.
