• A part-time (0.8 EFT), ongoing position within a values-based organisation
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking, close to PT
• Salary of $105,340 (pro-rata to 0.8 EFT) + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

Rebuilding Shattered Lives – Supporting people of refugee background to recover from torture and other traumatic events.

Your Impact

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, also known as Foundation House, is a leader in delivering specialist trauma-focused services that work with the strengths and resilience of refugees, their families, and communities to rebuild lives shattered by torture and other traumatic events.

Foundation House recognises the critical link between the standard and quality of our services and the delivery of safe, person-centred, effective, and connected care, which yields the strongest client outcomes. The Practice Excellence Area of VFST is core to ensuring that the services provided by Foundation House to clients and communities are delivered to the highest standard and are in line with organisational purpose, priorities, and obligations.

The Practice Excellence Area is responsible for:

• Leading the design, delivery and implementation of practice development support and programs for all Foundation House staff in collaboration and partnership with the broader leadership team.
• Lead the design and delivery of external training aimed at supporting the work of the sector and broader mental health and wellbeing services to deliver trauma-informed care to communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
• Leading the coordination of quality improvement initiatives for the organisation's service delivery arms.
• Leading the coordination and reporting of performance and quality measures to inform quality improvement initiatives and maintain a focus on practice excellence.

The Role

The Communications and Partnerships Officer supports the design, delivery, and promotion of professional learning and workforce development initiatives across Foundation House and for sector partners. The role is responsible for coordinating stakeholder engagement (across the health, education, community, and university sectors), developing and maintaining learning materials and library systems; supporting student placements and tailored training delivery; and contributing to the development of eLearning and blended learning resources.

The role also provides project management support to the development and delivery of training programs and resources; and provides editing and proofreading and ensures compliance with organisational style guidelines and copyright requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Recommend and implement marketing strategies to effectively promote professional learning activities to intended audiences, both within and outside Foundation House.
• Produce and distribute electronic communications to publicise the overall program and individual events, both within and outside Foundation House.
• Liaise with Foundation House Communications and Community and Sector Capacity Building teams regarding areas of potential overlap and development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and organisations, including universities and the health, education, community, and settlement sectors, to develop and promote professional learning and workforce development activities, including training, research, and student placements.
• Be the key contact for the Foundation House student placement program and tailored training enquiries, working closely with project partners to support successful delivery.
• Contribute to the development of eLearning modules, within online learning environments, including basic filming and editing.
• Maintain a physical and electronic library of VFST and external publications, AV, and online learning materials

The role is available as an ongoing, part-time (0.8 EFT) position and is based in our Brunswick office.

What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (for example – Communications, Public Relations, Adult Education, Social Work, Psychology)
• Skills in collaboration, negotiation, and partnership coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver targeted communications for varied audience via multiple channels.
• Strong written communication skills including editing, proofreading, and ensuring adherence to style guides.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles to inform professional development design and development.
• Advanced software and computer skills that can be applied to resource design, communications and promotions, and online learning. Excellent file management/cataloguing skills.
• Ability to identify issues and implement practical, timely solutions (e.g. technical troubleshooting, process improvements).

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• an attractive remuneration package of $105,340 (pro-rata to 0.8 EFT) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

About Foundation House

We are:

• a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our six offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria
• values driven and committed to improving the life outcomes refugee background survivors
• an inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We also actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description below for detailed information about the role and more information about our hiring process.

Position Description: Please click here (also attached below).

Please note, applications may be considered as they are received, and job ads may close early.

For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris – HR & Recruitment Specialist via [email protected] using the subject line: Communications and Partnerships Officer - Professional Learning enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Check process. If you have lived for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, an International Police Check from that country will also be required.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proof of the Right to Work in Australia.