• Rare opportunity to make a difference to the quality of life of people living with HIV, the LGTBQIA+ community and disability and aged care recipients
• Great opportunity to participate in expanding and growing the client services
• Diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace
• Permanent full-time opportunity for people who really care about others
• Great benefits incl. salary packaging, flexible working, e-learning, gifted leave, EAP access and more
  

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.

HIV treatment has come a long way since those early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and so has the Foundation. We are now a highly professional not-for-profit organisation, able to offer a range of tailored services, supports and programs to diverse people living with HIV (PLHIV) and/or a disability or who need aged care services.

As an organisation that has always focused on, and been supported by the LGBTIQA+ community, and following on from opportunities identified in the Disability and Aged Care Royal Commissions, we have now identified a need to broaden the scope of supports offered by the organisation to include a broader demographic which includes everyone from the first generation to age with HIV, newly emerging communities of PLHIV, the broader LGBTIQA+ community and people from all walks of life looking for progressive disability and aged-care supports.

If you are interested in a rewarding job that makes a huge difference to people’s lives at a diverse and inclusive workplace, then BGF could be the right choice for you!

About us

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) is Australia’s oldest community-based HIV organisation, providing client services and health promotion programs in NSW and SA. We provide direct practical assistance, emotional support, financial counselling, and housing advocacy to PLHIV.

We specialise in supporting PLHIV and the broader LGBTQIA+ community, however, as an NDIS registered organisation, BGF is proud to offer disability supports to people from all backgrounds and walks of life, regardless of HIV status, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Our services are accessible to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or cultural and linguistic background.

Our Vision

To help our clients and communities to thrive.

Our Mission

BGF provides high quality client services, health promotion programs and aging and disability supports, as well as advocating with and for our clients and communities.

Our values

Compassion, Solidarity, Empowerment and Inclusivity.

Our four core values are the foundation on which BGF is built. They are the guiding principles that determine our culture, our client experience and who BGF is as an organisation.

For more information about BGF please visit our website: bgf.org.au.

Please also check out our LinkedIn posts and videos: YouTube. 

About you and the role

Reporting to the Client Services Director, this role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. This role has four main areas of responsibilities:

• Program management;
• Employee management;
• Operational management; and
• Stakeholder relationship management

More specifically, to be successful in this role you will:

• Lead the Community Support Program (CSP) to provide a range of practical supports for everyone from the first generation to age with HIV, newly emerging communities of people living with HIV, the broader LGBTQIA+ community and people from all walk of life looking for a progressive disability and aged-care supports
• Manage and mentor the CSP team
• Work in collaboration with the Psychosocial Support Service (PSS) Manager to deliver a person-centred wrap around service
• Collaborate with HIV services that refer to the program
• Strategise with Client Services Director to look for growth opportunities to expand and grow the business

In addition, we are looking for someone who will meet the following requirements:

• Registered nurse
• Currently hold and maintain unrestricted registration with AHPRA and do not have any matters pending which may result in restrictions
• Relevant work experience in a health-related discipline (e.g. Community Services, Disability, Aged Care, Social Work)
• Comprehensive knowledge of NDIS practice standards, Aged Care quality standards, Quality and Safeguarding standards
• A sound working knowledge of existing services in the fields of HIV, disability, mental health and ageing
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience in SCHADS Award
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Valid, unrestricted NSW driver’s licence required
• Sound evidenced experience in leadership, mentoring and managing a large team, and promoting work performance
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse communities
• Strong analytical thinking, business analysis and IT skills
• Advanced skills in negotiating beneficial outcomes
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills
• High-level expertise in computer programs e.g. Microsoft Office 365 applications, Client Database management (ideally Lumary) and Rostering System Software
• Attention to detail

It is also highly desirable if you have:

• Experience working within the NFP sector
• Experience working with people with vulnerable people requiring home services and community support services
• Sound experience in rostering
• Current Mental Health First Aid certificate

Benefits & Culture

• Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV, the LGTBQIA+ community, and disability and aged care recipients
• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great benefits incl. salary packaging, 17.5% leave loading, flexible working arrangement (including working from home 2 day a week), e-learning, development opportunities, discount shopping, gifted leave (approx. 4 additional annual leave days), birthday coffee incentive, EAP access and more.

How to Apply

Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. In your cover letter, please read the position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role and how you meet the essential requirements.

Please apply by clicking Apply Now button.

A position description is attached.

Should you have any questions please also contact Mike Searle, our Client Services Director, via email to [email protected], using the subject line: Community Support Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. People living with HIV, First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.