For almost 13 years, Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) in Melbourne’s Eastern Metropolitan Region has been providing invaluable support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and families impacted by traumatic family violence. The specialist organisation offers a range of dedicated services from early intervention programs and intensive case management to integrated family… Read more »
Twilight Aged Care is one of Sydney’s longest-standing boutique aged care providers. Established in 1915 by a group of influential women, the home initially provided accommodation for educated, professional women who needed quality care in their twilight years. Over a century later, Twilight Aged Care continues to be highly respected for its high quality residential… Read more »
From humble beginnings as a collection of community-based organisations with an HIV/AIDS focus, the National LGBTI Health Alliance has grown to become one of the first of its kind around the world. With over 170 members nationwide, the national peak body is focused on improving the health outcomes of LGBTI people and populations right across… Read more »
New leader to address the future needs of the Stolen Generations and their families As the Victorian agency representing the interests of the Stolen Generations and their families, Connecting Home has a proud 20-year history of supporting survivors and coordinating services to address their unique needs. And this year, Connecting Home is looking to appoint… Read more »
As the national peak body representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, SNAICC National Voice for Our Children has a proud 40-year track record working with Indigenous communities, NGOs, government agencies and service providers to improve the safety, development and wellbeing of our children. In 2018, SNAICC is hoping to build on… Read more »
NGO Recruitment has opened an Asia Pacific office based in Tokyo, Japan, with senior NGO Recruitment consultant Damian Penston relocating from Sydney to head up the new office. Damian will spend time visiting and working with clients across the region. “As a major recruitment partner for the NGO sector in Asia Pacific, we’re already highly… Read more »
When Rob Edwards took the helm of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) back in 2011, he knew he had to face the challenge many industry associations are experiencing globally – being able to remain relevant to their marketplace and members. Six and a half years later, Edwards has been the catalyst for change needed to turn… Read more »
Thorough referencing checking at the end of a long recruitment process may seem like more hassle than it’s worth, but ignore this crucial step at your peril, says Richard Green, director, NGO Recruitment. “Organisations can save themselves a lot of anguish by conducting thorough reference checks before offering someone a job. Only in this way… Read more »
Over the last five years, the demand for fundraising skills has soared in Australia with the not-for-profit (NFP) sector now facing a shortage of good fundraisers across all fundraising specialties. And this shortage is set to continue into 2018 and beyond. Although largely driven by NFPs experiencing varying cuts in government funding, demand for fundraisers… Read more »
Welcome to 2018 and a very Happy New Year to all of our valuable clients and candidates. 2017 was a busy year for NGO Recruitment, and the sector in general, and we’re looking forward to another rollercoaster year ahead. In the world of not-for-profit (NFP) recruitment, 2018 will not be without its challenges, as the… Read more »
With not-for-profits currently employing over one million Australians, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) alone set to create over 70,000 new jobs by 2019, there’s never been a more inspiring time to choose a career in the not-for-profit sector. And yet the rewards and benefits of a NFP career are not well understood, especially… Read more »
What it means to be well-run is the focus of a not-for-profit (NFP) research report published recently by consultancy Good Foundations in partnership with professional services firm PwC. The report, The foundations of a well-run not-for-profit: why internal investment is critical, surveyed almost 400 senior managers within the NFP sector, and offers some valuable insights… Read more »