Lead a passionate team, deepen stakeholder engagement and drive meaningful impact across Queensland.
GIVIT, one of Australia’s most innovative and inspiring not-for-profits, is seeking an energetic leader and confident communicator looking to develop their skills in disaster and donation management. The Queensland State Manager will lead a small team in disaster recovery and community engagement work across the state.
This is a rare opportunity to combine high-level strategy and hands-on service delivery - working alongside government, councils, corporates and frontline organisations to make sure vulnerable Queenslanders receive the support they need when they need it most.
About the Role
This is a diverse and rewarding leadership role for someone with energy, curiosity, and a drive to make a difference. You’ll thrive in dynamic environments, bring enthusiasm to stakeholder engagement, and foster a learning mindset to grow your knowledge in disaster recovery and community support.
As the Queensland Manager you will:
Inspire & lead a small, high-performing team fostering collaboration, development and a culture of continuous learning.
Oversee GIVIT’s day-to-day programs across Queensland – including domestic and family violence, homelessness and First Nations support, ensuring compliance, quality reporting, and delivery in line with established strategies and contracts.
Learn & support disaster recovery efforts across Queensland - representing GIVIT at recovery meetings, supporting frontline partners and delivering real-time reporting, while building your expertise in the space.
Be an engaging and trusted voice for responsible donation management & the circular economy – confidently and passionately representing GIVIT in the media and at conferences and forums.
Grow influence and partnerships – proactively engage stakeholders with enthusiasm, building strong partnerships across government, community corporate sectors.
Improve the way we work - use your eye for detail and process-driven thinking to develop practical policies and tools that help our team work smarter, not harder
What You’ll Bring:
A dynamic and collaborative leadership style able to leverage experience across government, community, or stakeholder engagement to influence, connect, and deliver impact
Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in disaster recovery, community development, or emergency management preferred.
Excellent communication and the confidence to engage stakeholders with energy, enthusiasm and authenticity.
A growth mindset and willingness to develop your knowledge in disaster recovery and community resilience.
Strong contract or program management skills – including monitoring KPIs & reporting.
Digital savviness and strong CRM and data capabilities.
A valid driver’s license & willingness to travel across Queensland when needed.
Why You’ll Love Working at GIVIT
Join a respected, award-winning organisation with national reach and local impact.
Lead meaningful, life-changing work that supports communities in need.
Join a dynamic, skilled, and passionate team that celebrates success.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Attractive salary package, including salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax-free, + entertainment expense options + Novated Lease.
Flexible hybrid work arrangements that value work-life balance.
Wellness, inclusion, sustainability, and continuous learning at the heart of our workplace.
Access to professional development, including GO1 learning.
The chance to shape how Australia responds to disasters and supports communities in need.
About GIVIT
GIVIT inspires generosity to meet real need. We’re a national not-for-profit that partners with thousands of charities and organisations to ensure Australians experiencing hardship receive exactly what they need, when they need it most.
Through our unique online donation platform, donors can give in the way that matters to them – whether that’s money, goods or time. From helping a family recover from a bushfire, to supporting a mum and her children impacted by domestic and family violence or providing essential items to a young person living with a disability – GIVIT makes giving smart, sustainable and impactful.
Interested in this position?
Shortlisting will commence Monday 1 December 2025. Please see our GIVIT Careers page, under ‘get involved’ for a Position Description .Apply via seek withyour Resume and an amazing cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role as per the position description.If you have any questions, please email questions to **@givit.org.au.
GIVIT is an Equal Chance Employer.Those from minority or marginalised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to people with a lived experience of mental ill health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.
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