Executive Director, Programs, Strategy & Capability

First Nations Foundation Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director – Programs, Strategy and Capability at First Nations Foundation Limited is a senior leadership role within the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO. You will shape national programs, build capability, ensure cultural safety and measurable impact, and steward budgets and partnerships to deliver scalable outcomes.

You will lead the Education and Training Team, drive strategy, risk and compliance, and engage with community, funders and government to advance financial wellbeing for

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in not-for-profit or social impact setting.
• Experience with budgets, compliance and outcomes reporting.
• Strong stakeholder credibility with community, funders and government.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the Executive Team, and lead the development and delivery of the programs and capability strategy
• Identify and shape growth opportunities, new program models and partnerships that extend FNF's reach and impact
• Provide culturally grounded leadership, ensuring decisions and ways of working are guided by First Nations values and community priorities
• Hold accountability for the design, delivery, quality and cultural integrity of FNF's education and training programs, including content and key communication assets
• Establish outcomes, evaluation and reporting frameworks that demonstrate impact to community, funders, government and the Board
• Oversee compliance, risk management and contractual commitments across the portfolio
• Build organisational and community capability through fit‑for‑purpose systems, policies, processes, workforce planning and professional development
• Drive continuous improvement so programs can scale sustainably, and oversee program logistics, travel and events through the Program Operations Lead
• Hold accountability for program budgets and resource allocation, ensuring resources are aligned to funding and contractual commitments
• Lead, coach and develop the Education and Training Team, setting clear priorities, KPIs and expectations

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategy development

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Emotional intelligence

Job description

The Director – Programs, Strategy and Capability at First Nations Foundation Limited is a senior leadership role within the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO. You will shape national programs, build capability, ensure cultural safety and measurable impact, and steward budgets and partnerships to deliver scalable outcomes.

You will lead the Education and Training Team, drive strategy, risk and compliance, and engage with community, funders and government to advance financial wellbeing for