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Deputy Director

Out for Australia

About us

Our mission is to provide visible role models, mentors, content and targeted support to aspiring LGBTIQA+ professionals and to strengthen the sense of community among professionals and students.

Our vision is to create an Australia where every LGBTIQA+ student and aspiring professional is confident to be their authentic self in workplaces which celebrate diversity.

About the opportunity

The Deputy Director will work closely with the South Australian Director to support and lead the State South Australian team.

The two primary functions of state Out for Australia teams are to (1) hold events in the state which showcase visible role models, thought leadership and create safe spaces for aspiring young LGBTIQ+ professionals to be their most authentic selves in the workplace, and (2) foster relationships in our state community through our outreach strategy, particularly with universities and key local community partners, both to better understand our community, and to promote Out for Australia, in order to successfully support our events and to promote our mentoring program.

The purpose of the Deputy Director is to assist enhance the effectiveness and support of the state team with the option of leading a small team of volunteers, either in events or community outreach. The Events Team is primarily focused on running regular events, with each Events Officer leading their own event. The Outreach Team is focused on building strong relationships between OFA and our state community, especially key community organisations, corporate partners, universities, NGO’s, governments and businesses in South Australia. The Deputy Director will also assist in general team support, representation and fill-in for the State Director at events (including external events) and during periods of absence.

Responsibilities

The exact responsibilities of a Deputy Director will depend on the successful candidate. Either, the Deputy Director will primarily lead the state events strategy, or they will lead the state outreach strategy, there is no preference for which, and candidates will not be judged on which they choose, but rather how well they are able to articulate their fit for the position. Please outline in your application whether you believe you would be best placed to lead events or outreach.

Your responsibilities will likely include:

  • Manage and support a small team of dedicated and passionate volunteers
  • Maintain and develop professional community, corporate and university relationships
  • Understand Out for Australia’s strategy and be a positive ambassador for the organisation modelling Out for Australia’s values, vision, mission and ethics
  • Attend (unless otherwise arranged) all state events and relevant State Team meetings (1 per month) and 1-on-1 meetings with each of your direct reports (1 phone check-in per fortnight)
  • Development and motivation of volunteers
  • Management of a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Work closely with, support and deputise for the State Director as required

**What you will get out of your role**

Give back to your community by supporting LGBTIQA+ students and young professionals to be their most authentic selves in the workplace

  • Gain experience in coordinating teams and relationships management
  • Receive ongoing training and skills development and mentorship
  • Build community relationships and extend your personal and professional networks
  • Be a part of a fun, passionate and dedicated team
You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.