Grow revenue and partnerships empowering people experiencing disadvantage, including remote Indigenous communities, to build economic independence.
- Build and grow high-value cross-sector partnerships
- Shape data-driven, multi-year revenue strategies
- Advance impact investment and funding innovation
The organisation
Many Rivers Microfinance fosters economic independence and resilience among individuals and communities experiencing difficulty accessing finance across Australia, particularly Indigenous Australians in regional and remote areas.
Through its Microenterprise Development Program (MED), the organisation provides tailored, long-term support to individuals experiencing financial disadvantage. MED Managers help clients build confidence and business skills, offering small business loans (usually under $10,000) and coaching over several years to help them navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success.
Its Community Economic Development Program (CED) focuses on empowering Indigenous communities to grow economic activity on their land. CED Managers work closely with community leaders for up to five years to strengthen governance, planning, and leadership, supporting self-determination and economic participation. Together, these programs reflect Many Rivers’ holistic approach to creating a supportive ecosystem that drives social inclusion and long-term economic development.
The role
The Head of Revenue and Partnerships is a key executive position responsible for ensuring Many Rivers is strategically and sustainably resourced to achieve its mission. Reporting to the CEO, this role leads the design and delivery of a disciplined, data-driven revenue strategy that secures and grows multi-year funding from government, corporate, philanthropic and impact investment partners. The position oversees all aspects of funding operations while building and maintaining complex, high-value partnerships that underpin Many Rivers’ long-term impact.
Many Rivers is seeking a commercially astute and purpose-driven executive with demonstrated success in securing and managing significant partnerships across government, corporate and philanthropic sectors. Someone who will bring strong financial and strategic acumen, experience in complex contract negotiation and forecasting, and a proven ability to deliver multi-year revenue growth. A track record in social impact investment, outcome-based funding or blended finance models will be highly regarded. An exceptional communicator and relationship builder, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and representing Many Rivers externally.
This opportunity has an incentive scheme in addition to its remuneration package which is linked to individual and organisation performance.
To apply
People for Purpose is partnering with Many Rivers to lead the search for this role.
- We invite you to read the position description (https://shorturl.at/o59bD). To review Many Rivers’ annual reports and financial statements, please visit their website and ACNC profile.
- Once you have absorbed this information and completed your own research, if you have specific questions, please call us on 0468 625 252 or email [email protected]
- Your application will include your CV, as well as a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align to this opportunity and why you are interested in joining Many Rivers. A considered cover letter will be an important part of your application.
Applications close at 4pm on Sunday, 4th of January 2026.
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