Job Summary
- $112,227 plus 11% superannuation.
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 9th May 2024
- Canberra & ACT > Weston
As the peak body for the community sector in the ACT, ACTCOSS has unparalleled access to decision-makers in Government and in the community sector itself. This role provides the candidate with a chance to have a voice that is heard by Government and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the ACT community.
The Head of Engagement and Sector Development helps lead ACTCOSS as part of the executive team, reports to the CEO and is responsible for leading a small team and the day-to-day management of the engagement and sector development work of ACTCOSS.
The role leads advocacy regarding community sector policy that affects the ACT community sector's operating environment, on issues such as funding, regulation and workforce issues.
The Head of Engagement and Sector Development is responsible for identifying opportunities, including emerging capability and sector development needs and challenges. The role facilitates appropriate support for the sector (including workshops, networks and resources). For instance, the role oversights ongoing management of the ACT Careers Gateway website and associated work.
The role creates and leads coalitions, strengthening partnerships with ACTCOSS members and Government.
The role is responsible for developing and executing strategy, including contributing to organisational and sector-wide strategy, as well as leading the formulation and execution of operational strategies.
Further details of the specific responsibilities and tasks of the role can be found in the attached Position Description.
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for the social and community service sector and people living with disadvantage and inequality in the ACT.
ACTCOSS works to ensure that government policy improves the lives of people who face disadvantage and that community service organisations are adequately resourced and supported ACTCOSS is a member of the nationwide COSS network, made up of each state and territory COSS and our national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).
ACTCOSS is uniquely positioned to enhance coordination in the ACT community sector to achieve better outcomes for the sector and the people it serves.
ACTCOSS has above-award pay and conditions as part of the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement (MEA).
The successful applicant must have the right to live and work in Australia.
If you want to discuss the role, or find out more before you apply, please phone 02 6202 7200 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Engagement and Sector Development enquiry via EthicalJobs. We would love to hear from you.
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A position description is attached.