Rainbow Giving Australia is seeking an experienced, values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation through its next stage of growth and impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a national community foundation working to build a better-resourced, more sustainable and more connected LGBTQIA+ community sector.
The CEO will work with the Board, staff, volunteers, communities, donors and partners to strengthen Rainbow Giving Australia’s impact, grow and diversify its funding, and ensure the organisation remains effective, sustainable and accountable to the communities it serves.
Rainbow Giving Australia is a national LGBTQIA+ community foundation supporting community-led solutions by mobilising funding, growing skills and expanding knowledge about funding needs across the LGBTQIA+ sector.
Our vision is an empowered, sustainable and united rainbow community sector achieving better outcomes for LGBTQIA+ communities across Australia.
Through grant making, fundraising, donor engagement, capacity building and research, we work to strengthen the resourcing and long-term sustainability of LGBTQIA+ organisations and communities.
Our programs include GiveOUT Day, Sweat with Pride, Amplify Pride and Ignite Pride grants, the Rainbow Giving Circle, capacity-building initiatives and sector research.
Reporting to the Board Chair and leading a small, high-impact team, the CEO is accountable for Rainbow Giving Australia’s strategy, impact, financial sustainability, culture and operations.
The CEO will:
This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between organisational strategy, external relationships and practical leadership within a small organisation.
Rainbow Giving Australia is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace.
We encourage applications from people of diverse sexualities, gender identities and expressions, sex characteristics, cultural backgrounds, ages, abilities and lived experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, trans and gender-diverse people, people with disability, and people from regional and culturally diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional adjustments
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How to apply
To express your interest, submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application.
Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and we may close our job advertisement without notice, so don't delay your application.
Please also review the attached position description before applying.
For a confidential discussion about the role or to request adjustments to the application process, contact recruitment@shehrconsulting.com
Applications close at 11.59 pm on Friday, August 28th, 2026.
Rainbow Giving Australia may begin speaking with candidates before the closing date. All applications will be treated confidentially.
Requirements
You are an experienced leader who understands how philanthropic capital can be mobilised to strengthen communities and create lasting social change.
You will ideally bring senior leadership experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, a community foundation, a philanthropic intermediary or a closely related organisation.
You will also bring:
Experience in LGBTQIA+ philanthropy, community foundations, donor engagement, capacity building, research or public advocacy would be highly regarded.
We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every criterion. If you believe you can bring the leadership, relationships and commitment needed to advance Rainbow Giving Australia’s mission, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
SHE HR Consulting is a socially conscious and values driven consultancy.
We aim to provide simple, honest and efficient Human Resource advice to organisations and individuals alike.
Our vision is to positively contribute to society by supporting like minded and values driven organisations and individuals to navigate the complexities associated with Human Resources.
At SHE HR Consulting our work is underpinned by our values of Transparency, Integrity, Reliability, Kindness and Effectiveness. Our ultimate goal is to add value to your business and have a positive impact on the work you.
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