Chief Executive Officer ./ Full-time Job

About the job

This position is for an LGBTIQA+ person with disability.

About the organisation

Inclusive Rainbow Voices (IRV) is an intersectional Disabled Person’s Organisation representing LGBTIQA+ people with disability. Our Board and staff are all LGBTIQA+ people with disability.

IRV works towards equity and justice for all LGBTIQA+ people with disability. We work to abolish ableism, oppression and violence experienced by LGBTIQA+ people with disability.

IRV Launched in April 2023 and hired our first CEO in August 2023. Over this period, we have developed a range of programs, projects, key partnerships and stakeholder relationships.

IRV’s activities span policy development, systemic advocacy, co-design/co-production, community events, movement building activities, peer support, research, advisory roles, conference presentations and more.

IRV is committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, accessible and flexible. We encourage applications from people with diverse identities and life experiences. We are open to doing things differently, and we look forward to supporting the right candidate to thrive in this role.

IRV is currently operating under the auspice of Drummond Street Services. We have office space at 100 Drummond Street, Carlton, VIC. Flexible and hybrid arrangements will be supported wherever possible, however there is a requirement for some element of in-person work and work related travel. Please reach out if you would like to discuss this further.

About the Role

As the CEO of Inclusive Rainbow Voices, you will provide strategic guidance and leadership to ensure the delivery of high quality operational outcomes that support the strategic goals of the organisation.

We are seeking a CEO for Inclusive Rainbow Voices who not only possesses the necessary qualifications and skills but also brings the invaluable perspective of lived experience as an LGBTQIA+ person with a disability. This lived experience will ensure that our advocacy efforts are grounded in authenticity and understanding.

The position involves:

Strategic Leadership

Organisational Management

Advocacy and Policy Development

Fundraising and Financial Management

Program Development and Implementation

Community Engagement and Partnerships

Public Relations and Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Key skills and experience

Visionary leadership

Organisational Management

Fundraising and Financial Acumen

Program Development and Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

Effective Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Inclusivity and Cultural Competence

Intersectional Advocacy and Policy Development

Passion and Commitment

Please visit EthicalJobs to view the full position description and apply for the role.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please email chair@irv.org.au with your best contact details, and a member of the selection panel will respond as soon as possible. Please note, we will be offline between the 24th of December and the 1st of January, inclusive.

This position is for an LGBTIQA+ person with disability.