• Salary range $90k – 100k including superannuation
• Manage a unique program that supports young people at risk of homelessness on behalf of AFL players

Ladder provides development services to young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who may also be disengaged from employment and/or education. The philosophy underpinning Ladder’s mission is to work with young people using innovative approaches that demonstrate real and lasting changes, with the values of sport at its core.

Ladder is the official charity of the AFL Players’ Association and a national charity partner of the AFL.

The Ladder Step Up Sydney program helps young people (aged 15 to 20 years) with an out-of-home care experience to develop foundational life skills, build self-efficacy, connect with the community and engage or increase their capacity to engage in education, employment and training.

The program is also designed to help young people in care or with child protection experiences build confidence, make connections with people and helpful services and teach living skills. Funding is supported by the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

The NSW State Manager forms part of the national management team, providing local site oversight and staff management of The Step Up Sydney team consisting of a Team Leader, Outreach Coordinator and Development Coaches. The role reports to the National Program Manager and is responsible for all program deliverables, from implementation to reporting and evaluation. The role is contracted in line with current funding, until June 30 2022. Service delivery locations will vary so the successful candidate must be willing to travel.

Please note that Ladder has Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) status, therefore staff are eligible to access several tax exemptions, including salary packaging.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary degree in Social Work, Youth, Community Development, Education or a similar field
• High level leadership skills with significant experience in managing multi-disciplinary programs within a complex service environment, particularly in a youth setting in sport, social justice, health, mental health, homelessness, health promotion or community development.
• Experience managing staff including performance management, work planning and professional supervision.
• High level stakeholder experience and demonstrated ability in building partnerships and community connections in the Sydney region.
• Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate service providers/ program partners to manage risk and ensure relevant supports are provided to young people (ie. AOD or mental health issues).
• Demonstrated skills in project management, change management, outreach/community based program management.
• Knowledge and practical experience working with marginalised young people including; those facing barriers to employment or education, and culturally and socially diverse communities (CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ).
• Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong program development capabilities and experience working to facilitate workforce development and effective improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to assess effectiveness of overall strategy and program outcomes
• Experience delivering on the requirements of Government funded programs/ projects
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing and implementing a new program or project

Personal Requirements:

• Display and adhere to behaviours consistent with Ladder’s Values
• Must be honest, personable, of good character and a team player
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback
• Capacity to build strong relationships with all stakeholders

A position description is attached.