OUR APPROACH
Our approach is consultative, structured, and research-led.
We begin by developing a clear understanding of the organisation, role, and broader sector context.
We then design and execute a targeted search strategy combining market mapping, direct outreach, and structured candidate assessment.
Throughout the process, we provide clear communication and practical insight into market conditions and candidate availability.
This ensures organisations can make informed and confident hiring decisions at every stage.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
We support organisations with senior and leadership appointments where capability and cultural alignment are critical.
Our search process is designed to identify high-quality candidates across both active and passive talent markets, ensuring access to the strongest available talent.
We focus on roles where the quality of appointment has a direct impact on organisational performance and outcomes.
SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT
We deliver recruitment across operational, fundraising, finance, program, and specialist roles within the for-purpose sector.
We work closely with organisations to ensure candidates are assessed against both technical capability and organisational context.
Our aim is to deliver well-matched appointments that support long-term stability and performance.
RESEARCH-LED TALENT IDENTIFICATION
Our search methodology is underpinned by structured research and market intelligence.
We map talent markets, engage directly with candidates, and leverage sector networks to identify individuals not always visible through traditional recruitment channels.
This enables access to broader and higher-quality candidate pools.
WHAT ORGANISATIONS VALUE IN OUR WORK
Structured and transparent search processes
High-quality shortlists aligned to capability and culture
Clear communication throughout each assignment
Market insight to support confident hiring decisions
Reduced burden on internal teams
ABOUT SOCIAL IMPACT CAREERS
Social Impact Careers is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm working exclusively within the for-purpose and social impact sector.
We partner with organisations to appoint leaders and specialist talent in environments where recruitment decisions are high-impact and internal capacity is often limited.
Our role is to bring structure, clarity, and discipline to the recruitment process, ensuring organisations have access to strong candidates and the insight needed to make confident hiring decisions.
OUR RECRUITMENT TEAM
Lisa Morell
Principal Consultant & Director
Lisa leads all executive search and recruitment assignments across Social Impact Careers, acting as the primary point of contact from briefing through to appointment.
With over 25 years’ experience in recruitment and executive search, she brings deep sector knowledge across the for-purpose and social impact space, along with a structured and considered approach to senior hiring.
She works closely with organisations to understand strategic priorities, culture, and leadership requirements, ensuring each search is clearly defined and carefully aligned from the outset.
Her focus is on delivering strong, well-matched appointments that support organisational capability, leadership effectiveness, and long-term impact.
Prachi Nair
Head of Research & Candidate Care
Prachi leads research, market mapping, and candidate engagement across all assignments, ensuring each search is grounded in strong sector intelligence and a broad understanding of available talent.
She is responsible for identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates, taking a structured and methodical approach to building high-quality shortlists.
Alongside this, she ensures candidates experience a clear, respectful, and well-informed process from first contact through to final stages.
Her work strengthens both the quality of shortlists and the alignment between candidates and organisational needs.
Sam Innes
Operations & Marketing Support
Sam supports the operational, marketing, and systems functions of Social Impact Careers, ensuring consistency and smooth delivery across all areas of the business.
He plays a key role in coordinating activity behind the scenes — from maintaining systems and supporting campaign delivery, to assisting with content and day-to-day operations.
His work ensures the team can focus on client delivery while maintaining strong internal structure and efficiency.
Known for his reliability and attention to detail, he contributes to the steady execution of both client-facing and internal work.
OUR COLLABORATORS
We’ve brought together a trusted group of collaborators across HR, career coaching and governance to strengthen the support behind Social Impact Careers. This blend of expertise means clients benefit from practical, real-world insight across hiring, leadership and organisational decision-making, helping to ensure advice is both grounded and genuinely useful in complex social impact contexts.
Jo Hanlon
Human Resources, Business & Leadership Advisor
Jo Hanlon is a mentor, coach, and advisor with extensive experience across corporate and not-for-profit sectors, including senior leadership and board roles. She combines strong governance expertise with practical, hands-on experience supporting organisations through complexity, change, and growth.
Jo works with individuals, teams, and business owners to bring clarity to high-pressure situations, strengthen leadership capability, and improve how people work together. Her focus is on helping clients step back from day-to-day demands to make clearer, more confident decisions about themselves, their people, and their business.
She has held board and advisory roles across community and aged care settings and is often engaged during periods of uncertainty, conflict, or transition, where an external, objective perspective can help identify options, manage risk, and move things forward.
Her approach is direct, practical, and grounded in real-world experience — combining coaching, mentoring, and advisory support to help leaders move from stuck to progressing.
You can find out more about Jo and her services here or email jo@johanlon.com.au
Sarah Pennell
Governance, Company Secretary Services and Policy & Insights
Sarah Pennell is a governance and policy specialist with more than 16 years' senior executive experience at Foodbank Australia, including as Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary.
She led the development of Foodbank Australia's governance framework into a mature, best-practice national not-for-profit model, working closely with the Board, Committees and executive team to strengthen governance, risk, strategy, policy and accountability.
Sarah has extensive experience in Company Secretariat services, Board support, governance reviews, policy development, stakeholder engagement and organisational improvement. She is known for combining strong governance discipline with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Sarah now provides consultancy and contract support to not-for-profit organisations, particularly in governance, Company Secretary services, Board coordination, policy, strategy and organisational strengthening.
You can find out more about Sarah and her services here or email spennell@bigpond.net.au
Jo Green
Career Change Coach
Jo Green is a career change coach with extensive experience across corporate and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles in community-focused organisations. Since 2016, she has supported hundreds of professionals navigating career change, helping them move from confusion and stagnation to clarity and meaningful direction.
Her approach combines reflective coaching with practical, real-world experimentation to help clients identify work that genuinely fits their values, strengths, and goals. Jo has particular strength in supporting people who feel stuck, misaligned, or ready for change but unsure where to begin.
Her background includes significant experience in the not-for-profit sector, managing programs, supporting cross-sector initiatives, and contributing to projects focused on social impact and community wellbeing.
Jo’s coaching style is grounded, warm, and practical, helping people cut through overwhelm, build confidence, and take clear steps toward more fulfilling and sustainable career pathways.
You can find out more about Jo and her services here or email jo@jogreencoaching.com
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