About the role

The Chelsea Heights Community Centre (CHCC) is a not-for-profit incorporated association governed by a volunteer Committee of Management which is made up of centre and community members that provide a governance structure and strategic direction to Centre Management. The income of the organisation includes user-pay fees, room hire revenue, recurrent funding from the City of Kingston, DHHS, and periodic grants as applied for to assist with particular projects.

The centre is a busy, vibrant community based and managed Neighbourhood House where people meet to pursue leisure and learning opportunities. The primary focus of the centre is to provide programs and services to enhance well-being, community involvement, and connectedness, for those in the local community and surrounding suburbs.

The programs offered at the centre include arts, crafts, health and wellbeing classes and activities and we also have a community garden. Room and function hire is an integral part of the operation of the centre.

The Programs and Office Coordinator supports the Centre Manager in ensuring strategic direction, funding deliverables, and the needs of the community are met. In this position, the successful candidate will use their strong administration and program management skills to ensure day to day functions of the centre are effectively operating.

Key Selection Criteria:

It is essential the successful applicant has the following:

• A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Community Development or relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing community programs and events including liaising with external stakeholders
• Program/Project management experience in a community sector environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Sound strategic thinking, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and in a team environment, work collaboratively with others and be part of the team

It is desirable the successful applicant has:

• Experience preparing grant submissions
• Volunteer management and co-ordination
• Experience in marketing and communications plan and strategy including social media and website content

If this role sounds exciting to you and believe you have the skills and passion, we would love to hear from you!

For a confidential conversation, please contact Lorraine Bradford on 0401 145 482, between the hours of 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

CHCC employs staff under the Neighbourhood Houses and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016.

Important Notes:

• CHCC safety screening processes require the successful applicant to consent to a National Criminal History check and referee checks; confirmation of employment is subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
• CHCC is committed to child safety and the successful applicant must provide a current Working with Children Check card.
• CHCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people with a disability to apply.
• CHCC acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals and handles personal information in compliance with National Privacy Principles.
• The successful applicant will require a Victorian driver’s licence and must have the right to work in Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applicants are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

A position description is attached.