Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 7th Jul 2021
Our Mission
To assist all Victorians impacted by eating disorders to access the information, support and services they need throughout their journey, from discovery to recovery.
Our Vision
Victorians affected by an eating disorder have timely access to the information, support and services that they need to inspire hope and ensure the earliest possible recovery.
Our Values
We embrace the following values to underpin our mission: Connection Courage Optimism Perseverance
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is the leading community organisation helping Victorians understand and recover from eating disorders. A trusted source of support since 1983, EDV delivers a broad range of free and low-cost community services that respond across the breadth of the eating disorder experience – from discovery to recovery.
Our services are for individuals affected by eating disorders, as well as the families, communities and professionals that support them.
EDV’s work is proudly informed by lived-experience, as well as the expertise of health professionals and evidence-based approaches. We are a strong voice for lived experience and actively advocate for our community at local and national level.
The Hub is a core service that is often the ‘front door’ for people entering (or perhaps even accessing) EDV. The Hub is a free and confidential service providing information and peer support for people experiencing eating disorders or those who are supporting them (family, friends, professionals etc.). The Hub offers a safe place for people to seek information, openly discuss experiences with eating disorders and ask any questions. It is staffed by trained volunteers who have an interest in eating disorders, many with a lived experience and others are studying in a related field.
With the increase in demand for the service we are looking for a skilled, passionate individual to join the team and lead the Hub in supporting those with an eating disorder, their supports and professionals who connect with the Hub.
The role will involve supporting the Hub on the ground level by picking up calls and replying to emails, and also taking a quality improvement approach to initiate change and increase capacity. The Hub Coordinator will work closely with the other EDV programs and services to ensure they can best provide information and navigation.
Other duties consistent with position as directed by the Director Internal Capability.
Essential:
Desirable:
Location: The position will be based at the EDV office on Level 2 of the Magpies Community Centre (corner Lulie and Abbot Streets, Abbotsford). Please note due to COVID-19, there are restrictions to onsite working and capacity for working from home arrangements.
All EDV staff are required to adhere to the EDV Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Core Values and guiding principles and relevant organisational policies, practices and guidelines.
EDV values the lived experience of volunteers, staff and board members in the organisation. For anyone who discloses a history of a mental illness, including eating disorders, we recommend a two-year recovery period and a ‘Declaration of Wellness’ so that all connected with EDV are able to look after themselves and be supported.
Interviews to occur in the week commencing 9 August.
Applications to include a current CV, with two references and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria.
For more information about this role and working at EDV you can make contact with:
Kelly Edwards – Acting CEO, [email protected] / 9994 0354.
Rebecca Lister – Director Strategic Programs, [email protected], using the subject line: Hub Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs / 9994 0354.