Director, Impact & Systems Practice – GoodWolf

GoodWolf Partners; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary team bonus

Job summary

GoodWolf is seeking a Director, Impact & Systems Practice in Melbourne (hybrid) to shape and grow our impact measurement and systems-thinking practice. You will lead a diverse portfolio of projects with seasoned practitioners and help expand our client base in the for-purpose sector.

We value collaboration, rigor and a commitment to equity, with a focus on governance, philanthropy and program design. The role offers a 12-month fixed term with potential renewal and a starting TRP around $180k

Qualifications

• 7+ years in consulting or for-purpose sector
• Deep expertise in impact measurement and evaluation
• Applied systems-thinking experience

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of impact measurement and systems-thinking practice
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of projects with a team of practitioners
• Build relationships across the for-purpose sector and drive business development
• Contribute thought leadership through writing, speaking and sector events
• Grow a team committed to a just, fair and sustainable community

Skills

Impact measurement

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Director, Impact & Systems Practice – GoodWolf

Melbourne (hybrid) | 0.8–1.0 FTE | 12-month fixed term, with intent to renew | Salary Range +$180k TRP (FTE), subject to experience

Most advisory firms see one side of the table; GoodWolf sees both.

At GoodWolf, we advise funders and changemakers alike: families, foundations, family offices and for-purpose organisations, social enterprises and charities. That gives us a rare vista point – a sector-wide view of how and where impact capital is moving, where impact is being created and where it’s getting stuck.

In the last few years, we’ve been building up our impact practice (theory of change development, impact measurement frameworks and evaluation) and engaging in more sector-wide reviews looking at the broader system. We’re now looking for a Director to lead and grow this impact measurement practice, and bring systems-thinking practice to the table at a pivotal moment in our growth.

About GoodWolf

Since 2019, GoodWolf has become one of Australia’s most trusted social impact advisory practices. We’ve advised our peak Philanthropy Australia on its latest Strategy 2033, authored reports on Catalytic Capital with Paul Ramsay Foundation and on a recent study into work integrated social enterprises – or WISEs – for Westpac Foundation. We’ve also engaged a host of social enterprises to deliver on their SEDI grants and supported a large Victorian-based funder through a granting review. Across our portfolio of work, our purpose is simple: activating capital, creativity and capability in service of community.

We work with Boards and leadership teams on the questions that matter most: structure, governance, strategy, philanthropy, program design, impact investing, and impact and evaluation. We sit at the table as trusted advisers and critical friends. We build connection, challenge assumptions and facilitate the conversations that shape strategy and drive impact. And we’re a certified B Corp, so our own policies, practices and procurement are aligned with our mission.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to shape a practice, not just join one. You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of our impact measurement and systems-thinking practice, and weave it through our strategy, governance and philanthropy work
• Lead a diverse portfolio of projects alongside a team of experienced sector practitioners
• Build relationships across the for-purpose and philanthropic sector, and take a leading role in business development
• Contribute thought leadership through writing, speaking and sector convening
• Help grow a team deeply committed to a more just, fair and sustainable community

What We Value

Our values are Connect, Alchemy, Delight and Essentialism. In practice, that means generosity, critical thinking, great relationships, a healthy dose of humility, and a bit of magic.

About You

• Well-connected in the for-purpose sector, with good networks and a growing public profile
• Deep expertise in impact measurement and evaluation, and applied experience in systems thinking
• Confidence working with complex stakeholder groups, Boards and leadership teams to build collaborative solutions
• At least 7 years’ experience in consulting, the for-purpose sector or a related field
• Relevant tertiary qualifications, or equivalent depth of professional experience

Bringing something we haven’t listed? We’d love to hear about it.

Remuneration and terms

GoodWolf targets top-quartile total remuneration packages (TRP), benchmarked against comparable consultancy practices. Director is level 2 of our 5 bands, with a package starting from $180k TRP (including super) at full-time equivalent, depending on experience, plus eligibility for a discretionary team bonus linked to our annual financial targets. The role is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract during this growth phase, with the intention of renewal.

Our commitment to equity and inclusion

We actively encourage applications from First Nations people, people of colour and culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ people. If we can make our process more accessible for you, just let us know.

Our Process

• Longlisted candidates: a short recorded video answering a few questions about you, why GoodWolf, and your vision for the sector
• Shortlisted candidates: a brief case study (around 1–2 hours of preparation) and an interview with our team
• Final 2–3 candidates: an interview with our selection panel (a Partner and two Senior Advisors)

We’d prefer later stages in-person in Melbourne, but we can discuss online or hybrid formats depending on your location or circumstances. We’d like to complete this recruitment by end November / early December.

Please reach out to us on [e-mail] for any questions or further information.