Our Opportunity
Join NGM Group as our Head of Community & Sustainability and lead the charge in driving meaningful impact within our communities, while shaping a sustainable future. We are seeking a dynamic leader to enhance community engagement, promote sustainability and drive positive social impact.
With a strategic purpose to help our customers and communities thrive and guided by a multi-brand strategy, as Head of Community & Sustainability your responsibilities will encompass a number of key priorities.
Strategy: You will own and drive the delivery of the Community and Sustainability Strategies, which includes our Community Engagement, Sponsorships, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and Charitable Foundation Strategies. You will also lead NGM Group’s Climate Change Action Plan, impact reporting and Thought Leadership initiatives on sustainability, reconciliation, and community engagement.
Partnerships: You will develop strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal outcomes for our community and our multi-brand strategy. While effectively managing your budget, you will support your Community, Sustainability and Charitable Foundation functions design and implement innovative strategies to meet business objectives, while influencing senior stakeholders within the business to drive community and sustainability outcomes throughout their operations. You will lead NGM Group’s engagement with the local community, sponsorship partners, high profile stakeholders and relevant government bodies.
Governance: You will lead effective risk and governance practices to ensure compliance with internal requirements as well as external regulations by developing and implementing policies and processes to enhance sustainability. You will lead the NGM Group Sustainability Governance Council, and partner will other business areas to drive the maturation of the ESG framework.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a senior leader with extensive experience leading community, sustainability and/or philanthropy functions in a large organisation. Your operational expertise spanning the implementation of various initiatives, government oversight, budget management, board reporting and stakeholder relationship development, will be paired with your proven aptitude in strategic planning and facilitating transformative change. A highly adept communicator, you will be an inspiring leader who fosters collaboration toward shared objectives.
Our offer to you
NGM Group employees can take advantage of the following work perks:
- Health and wellbeing; Fitness passport, corporate health insurance and annual flu vaccination.
- Lifestyle and giving back; Hotel discounts, 14 weeks paid parental leave, two community volunteers days and three recreational leave days per year.
- Professional advancement; Flexible work arrangements, recognition programs and employee referral program.
About us
We’re NGM Group, and we offer retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under the brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent. We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success. If you’re ready to be part of a team that puts the customer first and enjoys a challenge as the path to growth and innovation, then … we want you!