• Rewarding key leadership opportunity
• Leading community sector organisation
• Permanent, part-time role in Melbourne CBD

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced assistant manager at our Melbourne CBD office, to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this important role to assist in providing effective and efficient operational management of the Melbourne centre.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Working alongside the the Centre Manager, , you will use your skills and experience to support them to effectively and efficiently manage the day to day operations of the centre. As the Assistant Manager, you will help to maintain quality service delivery, drive continuous improvement and motivate the team at the Melbourne office to deliver high quality professional services, which align with RAV’s strategic direction and meet contractual obligations. The role may also include components of client service delivery, staff performance review and management, general administrative and management responsibilities.

This role is conveniently located at our Melbourne Family Relationships Centre (FRC) on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD. It is a permanent position, and fantastic part-time opportunity, four (4) days per week, that may require the need to work after hours at times. Ideally, this vacancy would suit a candidate with the below qualification/experience or who has a Legal or Family Law background.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications which may include Management, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or Family Dispute Resolution.
• Several years’ experience as a manager or team leader, delivering strong management support and advice and maximising team and operational effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a particular emphasis on developing effective working relationships with a variety of interest groups, individuals, and organisations.
• Sound judgement, problem solving skills to support decision making in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to contribute to the planning and development of service delivery across a range of programs, developing new areas of practice and innovative strategies while focusing on the achievement of long term goals.

What we offer

A competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidate with a base salary range of $113,023 - $116,209 (pro rata) per annum, additional 12.5% superannuation and access to salary packaging. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work / life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the APPLY button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.

This is a readvertised position. Previous applicants need not reapply.

A copy of the position description is available below and at www.rav.org.au/careers .

For specific queries about this position contact Lisa Stockheim, Centre Manager, Melbourne FRC, by phoning 0427 316 616.

The Victorian Chief Health Officer has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all authorised workers unless a medical exemption applies. RAV services are required to comply with these orders. The health and safety of our employees and clients is a priority. Candidates are required to provide vaccination evidence during the recruitment process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.