AddressSHINE SA
SHINE SA (founded in 1970 as the Family Planning Association of South Australia), now provides comprehensive and integrated sexual and reproductive health services and programs prioritising those with the most need and least choice. Retaining an approach founded on the principles of reproductive and sexual rights, and the celebration of diversity this recognised not-for-profit organisation works towards a vision of sexual health and relationship wellbeing for all. High quality services and programs span sexual and reproductive health clinical and counselling services, professional and community education and information services, HEALTH PROMOTION programs and more.
SHINE SA’s dedicated and professional education teams work with teachers, doctors, nurses/midwives, Aboriginal Health, youth and other workforces, families and communities to provide quality education, raise awareness, inform and advocate.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer as part of the Executive Management Team, the Executive Manager, Education & Health Promotion holds a senior leadership position steering the development and delivery of SHINE SA’s education and training, HEALTH PROMOTION and marketing and communications programs and services. The role is also responsible for oversight of the SAMESH program, a partnership between SHINE SA and Thorne Harbour Health, which delivers targeted HIV and STI HEALTH PROMOTION and support to those living with HIV and LGBTIQA+ communities.
Supported by a team of 5 specialist professionals, key responsibilities include:
- managing performance outcomes in accordance with strategic and operational plans;
- identifying innovation and growth opportunities for education, HEALTH PROMOTION and training services;
- supporting SHINE SA’s advocacy, policy and government relations to address emerging issues and service gaps;
- identifying and recommending research and development opportunities to support strengthened delivery of evidence-based services;
- championing the organisation’s values, vision and goals both with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Applications are encouraged from driven and value-aligned leaders who can demonstrate experience leading high performing teams, programs and services. Key qualities sought include strong communication and interpersonal skills, strength in stakeholder relationships, proactivity, influencing capability, resilience, versatility and energy. Knowledge and experience relevant to sexual and reproductive health and SHINE SA’s communities of interest will be highly regarded.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and values-driven leader to contribute to a respected, progressive South Australian charity, as part of a national network of organisations collaborating to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights in Australia for a happier, healthier future.
SHINE SA is an equal opportunity employer. If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We acknowledge that people in underrepresented groups (including Aboriginal, LGBTIQA+, culturally diverse and people with disability) tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please apply. This appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Checks (WWCC).
Please visit henderconsulting.com.au for a job and person specification. For further information on our client, please visit shinesa.org.au
Applications including a cover letter and CV should be addressed to Andrew Reed and Bernie Dyer.
For a confidential discussion, please call (08) 8100 8***.
