PRESS RELEASE The board of 350.org Australia today announced the selection of the organisation’s new CEO, Lucy Manne, who will begin in the new role in July this year. Board member and outgoing CEO of 10 years Blair Palese said Lucy’s appointment will help 350 in Australia continue to deliver effective campaigns that can make a difference… Read more »
International recruitment expert Lois Freeke joins the team Please join us in welcoming Lois Freeke to the NGO Recruitment team as our new Asia Pacific manager. Lois has lived and recruited in China and the wider Asia Pacific region for over two decades and we’re delighted to have her on board. Originally from the UK,… Read more »
MEDIA RELEASE FROM QPP 13 May 2019 Queensland Positive People (QPP) is delighted to announce the appointment of public health HIV expert Melissa Warner as our new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Warner has over 20 years’ HIV clinical and program delivery experience gained from diverse roles within NGOs, government organisations and clinical settings in Australia,… Read more »
As we proudly celebrate our 15-year anniversary, NGO Recruitment founder Richard Green reminisces on the early days and reveals how he built a respected brand within the not-for-profit sector. What originally inspired you to carve out a career in the not-for-profit sector? When I was in my twenties, I spent a year in Europe and… Read more »
Demand for fundraising skills soars Over the last 12-24 months, the demand for fundraising skills within Australia’s not-for-profit (NFP) sector has soared leading to a current shortage of talented fundraising professionals across all fundraising specialties. Largely driven by NFPs experiencing uncertainty around government funding, demand is also being driven by NFPs looking to diversify revenue… Read more »
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Kinmond as its new CEO, effective from February 18 next year. NGO Recruitment were delighted to work with the board of ACWA on this assignment and we have no doubt that Steve will be an outstanding leader for the sector. ACWA… Read more »
The Australian Institute of Architects is a long-established and well-respected peak professional body. With a mission to improve the built environment by promoting high-quality, responsible and sustainable design, the Institute represents over 11,000 diverse national and international members from students of architecture and small practices, to large corporates and architects working in the public service…. 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 »
NGO Recruitment was proud to be a sponsor of the 1st Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference in Sydney. The conference tackled the most pressing issues facing refugee recovery and resettlement. Guest speakers included Paris Aristotle AM, CEO, Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (VFST), Victoria and Suzanne Jabbour, Director, Restart… Read more »