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 includes

The Multicultural Health Programs Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of key Western Bulldogs Community Foundation health and wellbeing programs, specifically the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities-specific Sons of the West (SOTW) and Daughters of the West (DOTW) programs and strengthening our fee-for-service health and wellbeing programs.

This role will also work alongside the Health and Wellbeing team on other programs and community engagement events.

The role will have a strong focus on building connections to community organisations that increase diversity within WBCF health and wellbeing programs and delivering health and wellbeing programs in a culturally appropriate and safe manner. 

role responsibilties:

Coordinate the delivery Of CALD-specific Health and Wellbeing Programs:

• Coordinate and deliver culturally- appropriate Sons of the West and Daughters of the West programs across the west with CALD communities, including venue booking, guest speaker liaison and other supports e.g. interpreter services and with CALD-specific service providers
• Meeting program delivery and reporting timelines and maintaining program quality as pertaining to the project deliverables and overview
• Liaising with key project stakeholders from partner organisations, local partner organisations, internal staff and community groups for project planning and consultation
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies, local community organisations and community-led services for program recruitment, promotion, and delivery

Strengthen the Health and Wellbeing team’s Fee for Service suite:

• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of fee-for-service and non-heartland health and wellbeing programs
• Help develop and deliver our anti-racism and cultural awareness training
• Work with internal stakeholders to review and relaunch the fee-for-service health and wellbeing model
• Coordinate a promotion strategy for fee-for-service programs across Melbourne’s West

Community engagement, program planning and promotion:

• Support delivery of key cultural and community engagement events as directed by the Diversity and Social Inclusion team.
• Program merchandise and stock management (including ordering and inventory)
• Data entry and records management
• Development of program material and other documents required for program delivery
• Identify and assist to mitigate risks to participants and the program

Skills and experience

• A degree in community development, health promotion, public health or another related area is preferred.
• Knowledge, demonstrated experience and interest in community development, health promotion or another health-related area
• Demonstrated high level written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Experience in program design and delivery

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

apply now

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Secondment opportunities are welcomed.

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

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.