At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital innovation to transform lives and improve outcomes for vulnerable children.
- Company: Join Save the Children Australia, a leader in social impact through technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work options, professional growth, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by driving tech initiatives that empower marginalised communities.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in digital product management with expertise in agile methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join to apply for the Technology for Impact, Product Owner - Parental Leave Cover role at Save the Children Australia.
Department: Technology
Reports to: Chief Information Officer
Transform Lives Through Technology
At Save the Children Australia and 54 Reasons, we harness the transformative power of technology to advance children's rights and create meaningful change. This is your opportunity to lead digital innovation that directly impacts some of the world's most marginalised children. As our Technology for Impact Product Owner, you'll drive strategic digital initiatives that amplify our mission, enable scale, and ensure our programs are more responsive, inclusive, and sustainable. This parental leave cover (12 month max term contract) role offers the chance to maintain momentum on critical technology programs while collaborating across multiple organisational units to deliver real impact.
What You'll Do
- Champion our Technology for Impact strategy, aligning digital innovation with programmatic goals and global development trends.
- Steward ongoing digital transformation initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Oversee 3-5 digital initiatives across their complete lifecycle from design to sustainability planning.
- Ensure all digital products remain user-centred, trauma-informed, and contextually appropriate.
- Apply agile methodologies and human-centered design principles to create meaningful solutions.
- Partner with operational teams, program experts, and external stakeholders to co-design tech-enabled solutions.
- Work with technical subject matter experts to address key development challenges.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
Ethical Technology Leadership
- Champion compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and digital safeguarding standards.
- Promote ethical technology practices focused on equity, inclusion, data sovereignty, and harm minimisation.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years in digital product management, preferably in development, non-profit, or social impact contexts.
- Expertise in agile/lean software development methodologies and human-centered design.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and mobile innovations.
- Understanding of cybersecurity, data protection regulations, and privacy best practices.
- Strong grasp of international development context, challenges, and approaches.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
Highly Valued
- Technology strategy development and implementation experience.
- Experience working in or with the Global South.
- Familiarity with donor-funded programs (DFAT, UN Agencies).
- Data governance, analytics, and evidence-based decision making expertise.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Your work directly improves outcomes for vulnerable children worldwide.
- Innovation Focus: Lead cutting-edge digital solutions in the development sector.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate professionals across diverse teams.
- Professional Growth: Develop expertise at the intersection of technology and social impact.
- Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements with Melbourne office presence preferred.
Ready to Make a Difference? Join our mission to harness digital innovation for children's rights. This parental leave cover position offers the unique opportunity to maintain strategic momentum while contributing to transformative technology initiatives.
Requirements
- National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check required.
- Commitment to our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct essential.
Save the Children Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Apply now to drive digital innovation that changes lives.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Technology for Impact, Product Owner in Melbourne employer: Save The Children Australia
At Save the Children Australia, we are dedicated to harnessing technology to create meaningful change for vulnerable children worldwide. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and professional growth, allowing you to lead impactful digital initiatives while working alongside passionate professionals. With flexible hybrid work arrangements and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every employee feels valued and supported in their mission to drive social impact.
Contact Details:
Save The Children Australia Recruitment Team
