Closing Date
5.00pm Wednesday, 15 April 2020
5.00pm Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Part-time
Melbourne or Sydney
BackTrack Youth Works exists to help as many young people having a hard time as possible. They fill a gap in the system and have demonstrated their ability to not only keep kids alive and out of gaol but chase their hopes and dreams. Founded in Armidale NSW in 2006, the organisation works mostly with kids aged between 12 and 19 years of age, who usually have multiple and complex life challenges. Before BackTrack steps in, they are already falling through the cracks of society. BackTrack is often their last resort for living and thriving in a happy, successful life.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing organisation at a critical time. Under the leadership of BackTrack’s Founder, Bernie Shakeshaft (Australia’s Local Hero of the Year 2020), and with the support of a dedicated, capable team and impressive Board, the organisation has experienced significant growth and success. BackTrack boasts the development and delivery of several impactful programs, the creation of an employment-based social enterprise, a community mentoring program and a strategic plan that will see growth in terms of geography, scale and impact. This is a new role that will ensure the organisation’s approach to generating income is strategic, creative and sustainable.
The new Head of Development will;
You will have a deep understanding and considerable experience in best practice, strategic fundraising combined with a strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of meeting aspirational income targets. Drawing on your previous experience, you will demonstrate an excellent ability to build rapport and deepen relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will believe in the power of storytelling to bring to life the important work undertaken by BackTrack and convert inspired individuals into valuable partners for the organisation. You will also demonstrate good financial management skills, be tertiary qualified in Business, Sales and/or Fundraising and hold a current driver’s licence.
People for Purpose have been appointed to recruit for this role. For more information, please see the Position Description. If – after you’ve looked through the above information – you have any questions, please email us at hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au.
To apply, you MUST submit a covering letter outlining why you are interested in representing BackTrack Youth Works and an up-to-date CV – please send both to hello@peopleforpurpose.com.au.
Applications close 5.00pm on Wednesday, 15 April 2020.
For more information about BackTrack and its journey to date we would encourage you to read the annual report [https://backtrack.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BackTrack-Annual-Report-2018-Low-Res.pdf]. In 2018, the award-winning “Backtrack Boys” documentary, that follows the lives of some of the young people supported by BackTrack, had its premiere screening at the Sydney Film Festival to a sell-out crowd. To watch the trailer, click here.