Overview
Director, Seedkit Jobs in Parkville, Maryland, USA at The University of Melbourne
Position Number:0064895
Location:Parkville
Role type:Part-time (0.6 to 0.8 FTE) Fixed-term for 3 years
Faculty:Law
Department:Melbourne Social Equity Institute
Salary:UOM 9 $ 139,693 – $145,339 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
About the Role
The Director of Seedkit will lead the strategic and operational development of thisinnovativenot-for-profit digital platform, designed to empower social enterprises and for-purposeorganisations in measuring and communicating their social impact. Reporting to Professor Jo Barraket AM and working in closecollaborationwith the Melbourne Social Equity Institute, the Director will navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of a social start-up.
This includes driving user engagement and onboarding, refining platform functionality, and securing investment to ensure Seedkit’s sustainable growth. The role demands adynamicand adaptable leader with a proven ability to manage complex projects, engage adiverserange of stakeholders across sectors, and contribute to the broader social enterprise ecosystem. With a supportive and collegialteam environment, the Director will play a pivotal role in realising Seedkit’s ambitious vision for positive societal change.
Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the strategic and operational development of Seedkit, including enhancing user experience, expanding functionality, and scaling the platform’s applications to meet stakeholder needs.
Driving user engagement by overseeing onboarding, user support, and testing activities, while fostering strong relationships with social enterprises, funders, and other for-purposeorganisations.
Securing additional investment and developing a sustainable operating model throughcollaborativefundraising efforts with Professor Jo Barraket and key partners.
Managing and supporting a small, dedicated team to deliver project outcomes, ensuring agility in response todynamicdemands, and maintaining excellence in all aspects of Seedkit’s operations.
Who We Are Looking For
You are adynamicand adaptable leader, with a genuine passion for driving socialinnovationand creating positive change. Your interpersonal skills are exceptional, enabling you to build meaningful relationships with adiverserange of stakeholders across sectors. You bring acollaborativeand empathetic approach toleadership, inspiring confidence and driving a culture ofteamworkwithin a small but dedicated team.
Highly organised and resilient, you thrive in astart-up environment, balancing competing priorities with composure and clarity.Your abilityto navigate complex challenges with creativity and strategic insight will be instrumental in achieving Seedkit’s ambitious vision.
You also have:
A postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in social impact, evaluation studies, management, or a related field.
Demonstrated expertise andleadershipin one or more of the following areas: social enterprise operations, social impact measurement and evaluation, or technology-driven solutions for social change.
A proven record of success in establishing and/or developing social enterprises or other for-purposeventures.
Strong analytical andproblem-solvingabilities, with experience in managing complex projects or start-up initiatives and delivering effective, practical solutions.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
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Title: Director, Seedkit
Company: The University of Melbourne
Location: Parkville, Maryland, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
