• Exciting opportunity to establish a leadership network, and develop/test a pilot program for the specialist family violence sector
• Be part of meaningful change and work for the peak body in Victoria for specialist family violence services supporting victim survivors
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and is currently working towards achieving the Rainbow tick

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

In 2021, Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) merged to become a new entity – Safe and Equal. Connecting strength, capacity, and resources for greater impact, Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victoria’s specialist family violence services supporting victim survivors.

Safe and Equal recognises the value and expertise of people from diverse communities and acknowledges the importance of centring the voice of lived experience. We strongly encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse, young people, older people, women, people who have experienced family violence, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual.

We provide flexible work arrangements, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

THE ROLE

The Sector Development Unit supports workforce, practice and industry development for the specialist family violence sector.

The Leadership Program Manager role will work to establish a leadership network at Safe and Equal and develop and test a pilot program providing coaching and/or mentoring for the specialist family violence sector.

Here are some examples of what you will achieve in the next 12 months as the Leadership Program Manager;

• Lead and effectively manage all aspects of the project including documentation of project strategy, planning, budgets, communications, stakeholder engagement plans and reporting
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to design the leadership network
• Coordinate and lead regular meetings with Family Safety Victoria and contribute to state-wide governance as required
• Establish a leadership alumni network at Safe and Equal including consideration of cohort needs, evaluation and sustainability considerations
• Co-design and pilot a bespoke range of leadership programs for the specialist family violence sector in partnership with specialist leadership development
• Develop frameworks, resources and training to upskill a range of leaders in organisational leadership skills suited to particular levels in family violence agencies

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. public policy, community development, social work, law) or equivalent experience
• Excellent relationship management and coordination skills
• Knowledge and/or experience in leadership development
• Sound project management skills including the ability to source, analyse and present complex information
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Well-developed problem solving, conflict resolution and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly for a variety of purposes
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation, consultation and meeting facilitation skills
• Ability to manage time independently, prioritise and manage competing demands, with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

If you have questions about this position please contact Ellen McGregor on [email protected] or Tharaka Tennekoon on [email protected] using the subject line: Leadership Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.