Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative – Justice and Community Services now has the following vacancies:

• Full-time, 38 hours a week

This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the Role

The Program Manager Youth and Justice will ensure all Youth and Justice services are culturally safe for Aboriginal people and are effectively managed and delivered at a high standard in line with Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative (RAC) Strategic Plan.

As a member of the management team this role is key to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Justice and Community Services area business plan. Ensuring alignment with Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative Strategic Plan including polices and processes, other relevant Legislation, Regulations, Accreditation requirements, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)’s (if applicable).

This role is responsible for day-to-day operational requirements, including but not limited to, all aspects of staffing recruitment, retention, supervision, and performance management. Monitoring compliance, progress and performance and preparation of regular reports on program activities, outcomes, challenges, and achievements.

Provide strong leadership in the development of practice, policies and procedures for the programs and ensure all decision making is culturally safe in line with the best interests of Aboriginal people and self-determination.

About You

To excel in this position, you should possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• You are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Qualification in Social Work, Criminology, or related discipline would be well regarded.
• In-depth knowledge of the Victorian Justice system, along with Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (CYFA), and The Child Safe Standards VIC.
• Demonstrated leadership that promotes a healthy work environment, staff growth and retention and attains best possible culturally safe outcomes for community.
• Skills in providing high quality supervision.
• Ability to develop program level budgets and deliver the outcomes within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Ability to manage budgets and reporting to funding bodies within stipulated timelines in collaboration with Finance Team.
• Understanding of the administration of requirements and legal delegations and ability to review and implement in policy.
• Ability to build and maintain high quality collaborative relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local Aboriginal community and the role Rumbalara plays within our community.
• Evidence of advanced report writing skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of program management including budget, staffing, reporting, accreditation, and program development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict management and resolution.
• Capacity to make balance and sound decisions in high-risk and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to manage crisis with a measured and reflective approach.
• Understanding of debriefing and supporting staff through challenging events.
• Ability to work after hours and on call (when required).

A position description is attached.