About the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

More than just a football club, the Western Bulldogs has a long-standing history as the community club of the AFL. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is the club’s community arm that utilises the trusted brand of our football club to deliver life changing programs.

At its’ core the Foundation delivers demonstrated impact in the areas of health and wellbeing, youth leadership, cultural diversity, social inclusion and community advocacy.

Across Melbourne and Victoria’s west, we reach over 20,000 community members each year including direct capacity building for over 4,000 participants in our targeted programs. This critical work is underpinned by a whole of Club commitment that is strongly supported by all three levels of government and a range of corporate and community partners. Our programs are independently and academically evaluated to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of our community, and we are always evolving our content and delivery methods to be best practice.

We strive every day to create an impact that inspires. More information about the Foundation can be found here.

We endeavour to create an inclusive environment where all are accepted and celebrated regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, we encourage you to apply.

Your contribution to the team

Reporting to the WBCF General Manager, Community and Government Relations and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and partners, the role’s primary responsibility will be managing all Community Health and Wellbeing programs, including delivery of Sons of the West and Daughters of the West programs and the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) scale-up of both, as well as the Best on Ground fee for service program suite. The Healthy Communities and Programs Manager will also be responsible for quality assurance of the programs, people leadership, collaborative service provider relationships, contract management, partnerships, financial management, business planning, strategic planning, evaluations and reporting.

This role is also responsible for:

Strategic Planning

• Work with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation General Manager and Leadership team (including the Board) to establish, deliver and monitor the strategic direction of the Health & Wellbeing programs as per the Community Foundation‘s Strategic Plan & local health needs
• Develop and manage operational plans, KPI’s and Strategic Plan and Growth Agenda for Community Health & Wellbeing programs
• Develop key sustainability plans and contribute to sourcing funding to ensure longevity of all health and wellbeing services

Program Management; including scale-up of sotw/dotw with culturally and linguistically diverse communities

• Manage the planning, development, budget and implementation of the Sons of the West and Daughters of the West program, and Best on Ground programs, ensuring programs are effective and relevant to the target communities.
• Ensure the CALD Scale-up project(s), conducted in partnership with Victoria University, Movember and InTouch, are completed and findings are implemented for future programs
• Work with the Business Development and Partnerships Manager to grow the fee for service offerings including the Best on Ground corporate wellbeing program

Partner Relationships and Stakeholder Management

• Identify, build and maintain solid relationships and partnerships with all levels of Government, industry members, philanthropic groups and others
• Maintain an updated stakeholder management document and proactively networking with key stakeholders in government, funding bodies, business, as well as community leaders to strengthen relations and to identify new funding opportunities

Administration and Finance

• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual budget, in consultation with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation General Manager Finance team – ensuring effective forecasting and budget management
• Work closely with the Partnership and Business Development Managers in developing new funding applications, acquittals, and commercial proposals

Skills and experience

• An undergraduate degree in health science, public health, applied science or social science
• Knowledge and experience in program management, health promotion principles, public health or community development is essential
• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior strategic level roles, involved in the development of high-level strategic plans, partnerships and people leadership
• Knowledge of current public health policies and frameworks

What’s on offer

• Free onsite parking at Victoria University Whitten Oval!
• Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs home games for you and your family
• Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
• Flexible working arrangements – 2 days work from home opportunity available dependant on role
• Work Life Leave provided and encouraged to those who are required to work weekends
• Deals & Discounts with corporate sponsors - 42% off Asics footwear, 45% off Asics apparel
• Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
• Wellbeing focus including - Access to our EAP Converge includes up to 6 free counselling sessions for you and your immediate family and regular education/initiatives sessions

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on 'Apply Now' & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications close at 5pm Monday 5 June.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.