Lead disaster recovery, strengthen communities and drive impact across Queensland.

Are you an experienced leader, passionate about strengthening communities? Does supporting disaster-affected regions, and driving systemic change in donation management across Australia excite you?

GIVIT, one of Australia’s most innovative and inspiring not-for-profits, is seeking a dynamic and proactive Queensland State Manager to lead our 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 suited to a self-motivated person who thrives in dynamic environments, is confident working autonomously, and excels at building influence and trust across sectors.

As the Queensland State Manager you will:

Lead a small, high-performing team in this hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role.

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.

Drive disaster recovery efforts – representing GIVIT at recovery meetings, supporting frontline partners and delivering real-time reporting.

Be a trusted voice for responsible donation management & the circular economy – representing GIVIT in the media and at conferences and forums.

Grow influence and partnerships – fostering relationships with government, councils, local recovery agencies, community organisations and corporate partners.

Shape operational policies, procedures, and tools to maximise efficiencies and impact.

What You’ll Bring:

Proven leadership skills with experience in government, community, or stakeholder engagement.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in disaster recovery, community development, or emergency management.

Strong contract or program management skills – including monitoring KPIs & reporting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence and inspire collaboratively across sectors.

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 29 September 2025. Please see our GIVIT Careers page, via 'Contact Us' for a Position Description. Apply via seek with your 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 [email protected].

GIVIT is an Equal Opportunity 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.