Add expected salary to your profile for insights Newly created position implementing Good Shepherd's mission Opportunity to work part time (0.8 FTE, 4 days per week) Salary packaging, gifted leave at Christmas and Easter, paid parental leave About the Role As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, the General Manager Mission & Culture will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Good Shepherd mission is alive and thriving across every aspect of our client-centred services. This is an opportunity to influence, inspire, and embed values that truly matter. Working closely with the Executive General Manager – Mission & Culture, your focus will include: Mission Leadership & Formation – Drive initiatives that deepen understanding and commitment to our mission. Heritage & Team Leadership – Champion programs that honour our rich heritage while leading a passionate team. Values-Driven Culture – Embed and nurture an organisational culture that reflects our core values. You will provide strategic and thought leadership to ensure the authenticity and impact of the Good Shepherd mission remains strong and relevant. Your ability to engage and inspire teams will be key to fostering a workplace culture deeply aligned with our mission and values. Working collaboratively with senior leaders, you will co-lead future mission initiatives that contribute greatly to our organisation. This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to influence culture, drive purpose, and make a lasting difference in a values-driven organisation committed to creating positive change. Key Responsibilities Work with the EGM Mission and Culture to review, refine and implement key priorities identified within the GSANZ Strategic Plan, Mission Effectiveness Strategy and GSANZ Operational Plan. Collaborate with leaders to ensure strong understanding and application of the Mission Effectiveness Strategy. Support the continuous deepening, monitoring and improvement of mission impact at GSANZ underpinned by co-responsibility for mission. As required, contribute to and / or convene and report to formal committees and / or working groups involved in mission related events and strategic priorities as per the annual GSANZ Operational Plan. Co-design and facilitate differentiated learning activities that deepen mission understanding and foster the values and charism of Good Shepherd throughout all areas of GSANZ. Collaborate with senior leadership to engage with mission partners and Sisters across Australia to support mission alignment and engagement locally, regionally and globally. Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and responsive evolution of the GSANZ Intercultural Plan and accompanying Good Shepherd Australia First Nations Roadmap. Lead collaborative efforts to integrate the Mission Effectiveness Strategy with the Lived Experience Framework and the Impact Framework. Heritage Team Leadership Work with the Heritage Programmes Co-Ordinator and programme leaders to ensure the enactment of trauma informed and client centred strategic and operational priorities. Activate the strategic goals identified within the Mission Gold Thread of the strategic plan in manner that is responsive to the needs of the clients, former residents, Sisters, GSANZ leaders and staff. Collaborate with Heritage Team leadership to plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and refine the Heritage Team work plans to ensure delivery on the relevant aspects of the GSANZ Operational Plan. Co-design reports and mission impact dash boards to support monitoring and improvement of mission impact in the work of the Mission and Heritage Team. Cultivating a Values Driven Organisational Culture Demonstrate integrity and stewardship to drive a culture focused on accountability, interdependency, collaboration, curious discovery, and a client-centric mindset. Work with leaders and their teams throughout GSANZ to develop opportunities for deepening awareness of and commitment to the shared values as expressed in the Employee Code of Conduct. Lead and work in a manner that exemplifies a commitment to a values driven workplace culture that prioritises the value of every person and is underpinned by justice, reconciliation, audacity and zeal. Contribute to ongoing dialogue, learning, leadership and inclusive engagement with all stakeholders regarding cultural and physical safety and wellbeing of staff, clients and former residents. About you A bachelor or higher level degree in education, social sciences, theology or related discipline. At least 5 years of senior leadership experience in an organisation within the education and training and/or social services sector. Demonstrated experience in training and development, preferably with complex, integrated partnerships and/or networked models of service delivery. Experience in effective change management with a focus on co-design and co-responsibility for outcomes aligned with organisational strategic priorities across multiple service delivery sites. Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams and subject matter experts to achieve aligned objectives. Experience in working with First Nations communities and a deep understanding of intersectionality, desired. Understanding of the evolving nature of the social services sector in post-colonial Australia and the historic and current role of religious institutes in the social services sector, desired. Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Salary packaging - which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year 4 days gifted leave at Christmas and Easter (pro rata) Up to 100 hours of paid study leave (where relevant to role) Hybrid working arrangement with opportunity to wfh 1 day a week 12 weeks paid parental leave (primary career) Additional leave through purchase leave pathways Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service Eligible for participation in the portable long service leave program About Us Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive. We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing. We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality. Good Shepherd employees are committed to inclusive practice that responds to the specific needs, context, and circumstances of service participants. We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of individuals and recognise a person’s right to a unique identity comprising culture, language, ability, community, gender, sex, sexual orientation and lived experience. How to apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. Please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the requirements of the role. J-18808-Ljbffr
