Location: Flexible location | Hybrid options available
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Lead with Purpose. Drive Lasting Social Impact
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life.
We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Social Impact & Inclusion Program Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of initiatives that drive meaningful outcomes for children, families, and communities. In this purpose-driven role, you’ll oversee the coordination, and reporting of Goodstart’s social impact programs – ensuring they are strategically aligned, well-governed, and supported by strong program and financial performance.
Reporting to the Head of Impact Measurement & Innovation, you’ll work closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in everything we do – helping bring our bold social purpose agenda to life.
Your Impact:
Oversee the delivery and performance of multiple social impact and inclusion programs, ensuring alignment with Goodstart’s purpose and strategic goals
Lead the delivery of program and financial reporting across all social impact and inclusion initiatives, including budget planning, tracking, and reporting rhythms
Strengthen governance frameworks to support informed decision-making and ensure projects are delivered effectively and transparently
Use data insights and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased impact
Translate organisational goals into measurable actions and track delivery to time and budget
Identify challenges, solve problems, and provide practical, data-informed recommendations
Use tools like Power BI and Excel to analyse program data and present insights clearly and effectively
Use your financial acumen to identify trends, manage resource allocation, and support the delivery of value-driven outcomes across multiple programs
What Goodstart can offer you:
Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
You’ll bring:
Tertiary qualifications in business, social impact, public policy or a related field
Demonstrated experience in program or project management in human services, education, health or community sectors
Strong financial and analytical capability – confident in budget tracking, financial reporting and performance analysis
High-level proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, complex formulas, and reporting
(Desirable) Experience with tools such as Power BI and project management platforms
Strategic thinking and operational focus – the ability to lead projects from concept to completion
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative working style
High attention to detail, with strong decision-making, problem-solving and communication abilities
(Desirable) Experience working in the early learning, not-for-profit or inclusion space
Valid Working with Children Check & National Police Check
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected]
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner - Vinisha via email [email protected]
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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