The Opportunity

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen to join Plan International Australia as the Associate Director, Data and Insights. You’ll lead a high-performing data and insights function that underpins all of PIA’s fundraising, marketing and supporter engagement activities. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll drive revenue growth, ensure alignment between technology and business goals, and help embed a culture of data-informed decision making across PIA.

You’ll be the Product Owner of our recently implemented Salesforce environment, driving business transformation and partnering with stakeholders to maximize the benefits for PIA and the communities we serve. Managing a diverse team overseeing CRM, data and analytics, you’ll ensure PIA’s data environment provides accurate, consistent and timely insights to stakeholders, working in a way that is highly strategic, collaborative, agile and aligned with the mission and values of the organisation.

Who are we?

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

What it’s really like?

An average day in the role will see you:

• Leading and developing strategies for a high-performing data and insights function
• Acting as Product Owner for our Salesforce environment
• Ensuring data integrity and compliance with all relevant policies and privacy regulations
• Managing a team that provides accurate, consistent and timely data and insights
• Partnering with stakeholders across the organization to drive revenue growth
• Contributing to the Senior Leadership Team and organizational strategy
• Overseeing performance monitoring, data quality, and reporting initiatives

We work hard, but we are always flexible and supportive, offering inclusive leave. We have weekly team meetings, and regular organisation-wide catch ups. From salary packaging to an Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing, we are a people-first workplace.

Who are you?

We’re looking for an experienced leader with a passion for data-driven decision making and a commitment to social impact.

The core skills we are looking for are:

• Experience in senior leadership, with demonstrated ability to drive transformation, change management, team performance and culture
• Advanced knowledge and experience in high-level data-driven environments including CRM management and configuration
• Strong experience acting as a business partner to deliver data and insights aligned with organizational objectives
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, particularly in performance monitoring and reporting
• Understanding of fundraising and marketing, and how data supports outcomes in these areas
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Alignment with PIA values and commitment to social impact and feminist leadership

Desirable:

• Salesforce experience
• Not-for-profit sector experience
• Experience with AI and emerging technologies

Hours, pay and start date?

This is a full-time fixed term position (2 years) with the possibility of ongoing. The role is based in Melbourne with hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for someone to start in the role as soon as possible, however, can be flexible for the right person.

For a confidential discussion about the role, including salary, reach out to Hayley Cull, Deputy CEO Engagement, at [email protected]

What’s Next?

Read the full Position Description (here) and see whether you think the role is right for you. If you’re interested, upload your cover letter and resume through either SEEK, Ethical Jobs or Pro Bono Careers. Include in your cover letter how your skills align with the criteria as set out in the PD.

Please apply by 5th December 2024

Once we’ve got these, if you advance to the next stage, you will be contacted and invited to an interview, either online or face-to-face at the office.

Please note: When you apply, please feel safe to tell us the pronouns you use if you’re comfortable doing so, as well as any adjustments you may need throughout your interview and employment.