- Lead enterprise strategy, governance, and the Office of the CEO in a high-impact executive role
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, shaping decision-making and organisational performance
- Drive strategic alignment, governance excellence, and executive coordination across the organisation
The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre is a well-established not-for-profit organisation with a strong history of supporting Victorian communities since 1978. The Centre delivers integrated specialist services across crisis response, early intervention, therapeutic support, education and prevention for individuals and families impacted by sexual and family violence. Operating across the Barwon, Wimmera and South West Victorian regions, the SAFV Centre works in partnership with communities and service systems to provide accessible, coordinated and trauma-informed support. The organisation also delivers the Victims Assistance Program across Barwon and the South West region, supporting victims of crime more broadly. With a strong commitment to recovery, safety, inclusion and prevention, the SAFV Centre plays a vital role in supporting individuals while working to promote gender equality and prevent violence.
The Head of Strategy, Governance & Executive Office is a critical leadership role at the centre of the organisation, working in close partnership with the CEO and Board. The role brings together responsibility for enterprise strategy, corporate governance, and the Office of the CEO to ensure the organisation operates with clarity, discipline, and integrity. You will lead strategic planning and performance monitoring, oversee governance frameworks and board processes, and enable effective executive decision-making and coordination across the organisation. This is a high-impact role with enterprise-wide accountability for aligning strategy to execution, maintaining governance excellence, and supporting the CEO and ELT to lead with pace and confidence.
To be successful, you will be a highly credible senior leader with deep experience across strategy, governance, and executive environments. You bring strong commercial and political judgment, with a proven ability to influence at Board and executive level and navigate complex, sensitive issues with discretion. Your background includes leading strategic planning processes, overseeing governance frameworks, and delivering high-quality executive advice and communications. You are an exceptional communicator and relationship builder, known for your integrity, professionalism, and ability to drive outcomes through others in high-accountability, fast-paced settings.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Steph Davidson on 0422 046 571 or Kate Chase on 0412 254 802.
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