The Program

Lead tenant programs (the program) provide a safe semi-independent living environment in which young people are supported by one or two approved adult volunteer lead tenant/s who provide day-to-day guidance and mature role modelling. The volunteer lead tenant works collaboratively with Anglicare Victoria (AV) staff members in monitoring and responding to the wellbeing of young people. 

Your role

Over the next 12 months you will need to develop and then support implementation of the new model.

The key responsibilities associated with the role are:

• Negotiate the exit of current occupants and contracts.
• Research appropriate Lead Tenant models and submit a final proposal to the Department.
• Develop and strengthen processes that support a Lead Tenant model i.e., recruitment of the Volunteer Lead Tenant role, eligibility criteria of the young people, panel process for decision making, intersection between Case Manager and Volunteer Lead Tenant.
• Support the implementation of the model once service delivery commences.
• Establish and design Governance frameworks to support the ongoing Lead Tenant service.
• Plan and explore other options for sustainable exit pathways for young people i.e., AV’s Better Futures Housing Alliance, Boarding Houses, Youth Foyers, Head Leasing. 

What you need to know

• A salary at SCHADS level 6 which equates to around $106,000 plus super at full time.
• Part time, 0.6 which is 22.8 hours per week pro rata the above amount.
• Fixed term contract to 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension.
• Working from our office in Bendigo with flex to work from home.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say - “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step

The role has been re-advertised so please do not delay your application, we may appoint before the closing date and will review applications when received.

Click "Apply Now" wherever you see the advert which will take you to our careers page, click apply there and submit your resume with a cover letter through the portal. Describe your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and why you want to be part of this project.

You can download the detailed Position Description here: Project Lead PD YS E AW6 062023 V1.1

For further enquiries and to ask questions please contact Tim McCormick via email at [email protected]

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You can contact our Recruitment Specialist Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Lead Tenant Project Development - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs anytime.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.