About us
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children Australia operate in Australia delivering domestic programs and in the Pacific region, including Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. We also support programs in Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somali, Sudan, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
About the role
A senior role within the Programs and Humanitarian Response team, the Head of Technical Services (HTS) works to define strategic direction and ensure access to high quality technical expertise in domestic and internationally-funded programs. The position operates in collaboration to strengthen the technical quality of Save the Children programs and the capacity of staff to implement high quality programs.
Working across the technical areas of Child Protection, Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Change Adaptation, Education, Health, Nutrition and Monitoring and Evaluation, the General Manager Technical Services will provide leadership to the group to coordinate and drive technical input and oversight in program planning and design.
A key area for success for this role will be the interface and representation of Save the Children Australia to Save the Children International (SCI), other Save the Children members and external forums, ensuring that SCA is positioned as a highly credible member and provider of specialist technical services.
Reporting to the Director Programs and Humanitarian Response, this role works in close collaboration with Directors, Country Directors and State Managers.
Based in our National Office in Melbourne, Australia, we will consider sponsorship for the right applicant.
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children Australia operate in Australia delivering domestic programs and in the Pacific region, including Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. We also support programs in Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somali, Sudan, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
About the role
A senior role within the Programs and Humanitarian Response team, the Head of Technical Services (HTS) works to define strategic direction and ensure access to high quality technical expertise in domestic and internationally-funded programs. The position operates in collaboration to strengthen the technical quality of Save the Children programs and the capacity of staff to implement high quality programs.
Working across the technical areas of Child Protection, Disaster Risk Reduction / Climate Change Adaptation, Education, Health, Nutrition and Monitoring and Evaluation, the General Manager Technical Services will provide leadership to the group to coordinate and drive technical input and oversight in program planning and design.
A key area for success for this role will be the interface and representation of Save the Children Australia to Save the Children International (SCI), other Save the Children members and external forums, ensuring that SCA is positioned as a highly credible member and provider of specialist technical services.
Reporting to the Director Programs and Humanitarian Response, this role works in close collaboration with Directors, Country Directors and State Managers.
Based in our National Office in Melbourne, Australia, we will consider sponsorship for the right applicant.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, Please visit our website
The addressing of the selection criteria for this role is not required, however a cover letter should highlight the experience and skills that would make you a suitable candidate.
Applications close Friday 17th February 2012.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organisational Code of Conduct.
The addressing of the selection criteria for this role is not required, however a cover letter should highlight the experience and skills that would make you a suitable candidate.
Applications close Friday 17th February 2012.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organisational Code of Conduct.
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