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Victorian Program Manager

Ladder Project Limited

Ladder provides development and mentoring programs to young people experiencing or at risk of disadvantage. The philosophy underpinning Ladder's mission is to work with young people using an advantaged thinking approach, with the values of sport at its core. Ladder is the official charity of the AFL Players' Association and a charity partner of the AFL.

The Victorian Program Manager position has oversight of the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley program, including oversight of operations, reporting, partnership development and stakeholder engagement. In addition, the role is responsible for delivering key strategic organisational priorities, including identifying and progressing funding and service development opportunities in Victoria.

The role is responsible for ensuring quality Ladder services are delivered and staff are effectively developed and supported to achieve the best possible outcomes for program participants.

The Victorian Program Manager will have four direct reports (the Ladder Step Up Latrobe Valley Development Coaches). The Victorian Program Manager role reports to the National Program Manager. The role tenure is aligned to funding, up to December 24, 2021.

Skills and experience

Key selection criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing the planning, delivery and management of youth programs.
  • Demonstrated experience working to Government contracts/ other Agreements and meeting agreed reporting and evaluation requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in building partnerships and connections.
  • Demonstrated experience growing services.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated management experience.
  • Strong initiative and demonstrated experience to work independently and lead a team.
  • Capacity to engage, inform and influence key decision-makers.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting, developing and motivating vulnerable young people.
  • Excellent administrative, organisational, presentation and communication skills (both oral and written).

Personal Requirements:

  • Display and adhere to behaviours consistent with Ladder's Values (We're leaders, we're honest, we act with integrity).
  • 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.
  • Be flexible to program needs, and available out of regular business hours (as required).

A current clear Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC), clear National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and copy of current Victorian driver's licence are required for the successful applicant.

The full position description is available below and at www.ladder.org.au/jobs

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