• Permanent Full Time, (1 FTE)
• GSANZ Head Office, La Trobe Street, Melbourne
• SCHADS Level 7, plus Super and Salary Packaging

Role Purpose

The NILs Network State Manager (VIC & TAS) will play a crucial role in driving impact through our innovative networked approaches for financial wellbeing through microfinance and related services and support.

The role will support the Senior Manager and work closely with Client Services, Good Shepherd Institute, and peers in Ecosystem Enablement Group, to support and strengthen the strategic development and implementation of social sector, corporate, government and community service partnerships and alliances.  

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary relationship manager for the Victorian and Tasmanian NILs network Client Service Providers.
• Provide leadership to, and collaborate with, colleagues from across GSANZ to develop and implement a strategy and operating plan for Victoria and Tasmania, which aims to Increase the number of people accessing NILs across the States.
• Monitor program progress and performance against established targets, identifying and supporting community providers to address any issues or obstacles that may arise
• Work with the community organisations to improve operational effectiveness and to implement appropriate service design models, structures, operational capability and practices
• Leverage data analysis, research findings, and emerging trends to inform service and partnership design and development

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in areas such as community development, social work, health, education  
• Relevant stakeholder or partnership management experience in the community sector  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Ability to travel to programs and sites across the state   
• Experience with P&L management, contract management, and working within tight regulatory and compliance environments 

About Us

Our 2023-2027 strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role in advancing it. We aspire for all women, girls, and families to be safe, well, strong, and connected. We strive for equity, dignity and social justice for women, girls and families by collaborating globally and acting locally, supporting our communities in Australia and New Zealand to thrive. 

We want women, girls and families to live full and dignified lives, have dignified income and enjoy financial wellbeing.  We aim to provide place-based, people-centred, holistic services while working at the system level to achieve bold and audacious reform. We currently offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family and domestic violence support services, family and youth programs, playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and strong advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality. 

Good Shepherd employees are committed to inclusive practice that responds to the specific needs, context, and circumstances of service participants. We embrace the diversity and intersectionality of individuals and recognise a person’s right to a unique identity comprising culture, language, ability, community, gender, sex, sexual orientation and lived experience.

Benefits

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• & more

How to apply

To apply please submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience along with your CV.  Please apply as soon as possible, applications are considered as they are received.

To request a copy of the position description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: NILs Network State Manager - VIC & TAS enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.