Technology for Impact, Product Owner - Parental Leave Cover

Save the Children Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

A children's rights organization in Melbourne seeks a Technology for Impact Product Owner. This role involves leading digital initiatives to improve outcomes for marginalized children. Candidates should have 5+ years in digital product management and expertise in agile methodologies. Join to drive innovation that directly impacts children's rights in a collaborative and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital product management, preferably in development, non-profit, or social impact contexts.
• Expertise in agile/lean software development methodologies and human-centered design.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, data protection regulations, and privacy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Technology for Impact strategy, aligning digital innovation with program goals.
• Steward ongoing digital transformation initiatives and promote a culture of innovation.
• Oversee 3-5 digital initiatives from design to sustainability planning.

Skills

Digital product management

Agile methodologies

Human-centered design

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

5+ years in digital product management

Tools

AI and machine learning

Data analytics

Job description

Overview

Technology for Impact, Product Owner - Parental Leave Cover

Join to apply for the Technology for Impact, Product Owner - Parental Leave Cover role at Save the Children Australia.

Department: Technology

Reports to: Chief Information Officer

Transform Lives Through Technology

At Save the Children Australia and 54 Reasons, we harness the transformative power of technology to advance children's rights and create meaningful change. This is your opportunity to lead digital innovation that directly impacts some of the world's most marginalised children.

As our Technology for Impact Product Owner, you'll drive strategic digital initiatives that amplify our mission, enable scale, and ensure our programs are more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable. This parental leave cover (12 month max term contract) role offers the chance to maintain momentum on critical technology programs while collaborating across multiple organisational units to deliver real impact.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Champion our Technology for Impact strategy, aligning digital innovation with programmatic goals and global development trends
• Steward ongoing digital transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Oversee 3-5 digital initiatives across their complete lifecycle from design to sustainability planning
• Ensure all digital products remain user-centred, trauma-informed, and contextually appropriate
• Apply agile methodologies and human-centered design principles to create meaningful solutions
• Partner with operational teams, program experts, and external stakeholders to co-design tech-enabled solutions
• Work with technical subject matter experts to address key development challenges
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure seamless knowledge transfer

Ethical Technology Leadership

• Champion compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and digital safeguarding standards
• Promote ethical technology practices focused on equity, inclusion, data sovereignty, and harm minimisation

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in digital product management, preferably in development, non-profit, or social impact contexts
• Expertise in agile/lean software development methodologies and human-centered design
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and mobile innovations
• Understanding of cybersecurity, data protection regulations, and privacy best practices
• Strong grasp of international development context, challenges, and approaches
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration skills

Highly Valued

• Technology strategy development and implementation experience
• Experience working in or with the Global South
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs (DFAT, UN Agencies)
• Data governance, analytics, and evidence-based decision making expertise

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly improves outcomes for vulnerable children worldwide
• Innovation Focus: Lead cutting-edge digital solutions in the development sector
• Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate professionals across diverse teams
• Professional Growth: Develop expertise at the intersection of technology and social impact
• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements with Melbourne office presence preferred

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join our mission to harness digital innovation for children's rights. This parental leave cover position offers the unique opportunity to maintain strategic momentum while contributing to transformative technology initiatives.

Requirements

National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check required. Commitment to our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct essential.

Position Description

Technology for Impact Product Owner

Save the Children Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Apply now to drive digital innovation that changes lives.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [e-mail]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [e-mail] for further support.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Business Intelligence Platforms, Information Services, and Technology, Information and Internet