ABOUT Transgender Victoria (tgv)

Transgender Victoria is Victoria’s leading body for transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGD) people. We are trans-led, working for, by and with trans communities to achieve better social, economic and health outcomes. We represent TGD communities by fostering connection, advocating for change and supporting trans people to lead full and meaningful lives.

We’re an agile and innovative organisation with high impact programs, seeking candidates with a passion for social justice, equality, and improving the lives of trans and gender diverse people.

As part of TGV you’ll have the opportunity to work directly with trans and gender diverse people across Victoria, and empower them to affirm themselves socially.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Co-design and implement internal activities/programs locally and regionally
• Manage casual staff and volunteers to facilitate groups
• Manage relationships with external service providers running groups at the

Affirmation Station

• Coordinate TGV’s Affirmation for All regional and peri-urban programming with support from other team members
• Liaise with existing TGV staff to ensure that all aspects of our programs are integrated into routine operations at TGV
• Supporting Director of Community Programs to write reports by keeping accurate data
• Developing, implementing, and refining systems and procedures to ensure program efficiency

About You

The Program Manager will:

• Show a high degree of professionalism and understanding of boundaries between work and social life
• Have lived experience as a trans and/or gender diverse person
• Share values with Transgender Victoria
• Be highly organised and able to work within tight deadlines
• Have an understanding of the structure and functioning of TGV
• Be experienced in relationship management
• Is able to delegate when necessary

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• A supportive and purpose-driven work environment.
• Access to Employment Assistant Pathways via your chosen provider including allied health.
• Flexible employment conditions.
• Generous provisions for gender affirmation and parental leave, with paid gratitude leave during the end of year 2 week shutdown period.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Free tickets to TGV events and workshops.
• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact in social change that affirms TGD wellbeing and celebration.

A position description is attached.