Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 25th Jul 2022
- Sydney > Redfern
Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) is the peak body for specialist Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) services in NSW. They work to eliminate domestic and family violence through the leadership of the specialist DFV sector and the NSW policy environment. In 2021, DVNSW were awarded the contract to represent Women’s Domestic Violence and Court Advocacy Services (WDVCAS). The team at DVNSW collectively work towards a world where women, families and communities in NSW live free from violence, have equal rights, equal opportunities, and the freedom to reach their potential.
In this newly created role, you will oversee the project management of a support and grants process for the DFV core and cluster funding. Responsible for planning and coordinating sector engagement and capacity building with a range of front-line service providers across NSW, the project manager will undertake sector mapping and consultation to identify gaps and priorities for sector engagement and capacity building.
Working closely with other peak bodies to plan, promote and facilitate place-based workshops across NSW, bringing key, local stakeholders together to discuss the needs of particular geographical regions and establish collaborative partnerships. The project manager will oversee the provision of best practice expertise regarding the operation of trauma-informed domestic and family violence services, whilst contributing to the design and governance of a grants process.
As a newly established role, the responsibilities and work plan of the Project Manager will be flexible with capacity to evolve and respond to issues, demands and feedback from key stakeholders. Role responsibilities are anticipated to include the following:
This new role will suit candidates who are familiar with the DFV and/or Housing and Homelessness sector and keen to build the capacity of frontline service providers to design and deliver high quality supports for women and children escaping violence. You will bring strong project management, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills and well developed, analytical and communication skills. You will also have:
This position is open to female applicants only. The organisation considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
If you are looking for a fast-paced and diverse role where you can make a real difference, this may just be the role for you. Apply today and submit your resume and a short cover letter expressing your interest in this role.
For more information, please get in touch with Chloe Barton via email [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager - Domestic Violence NSW enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 04 2616 1985.
This role is advertised without a closing date, all applications will be reviewed as they are received so please send your application through A.S.A.P.