Are you an innovative and values-driven leader ready to create lasting impact? Better Health Network (BHN) is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead our Resilient Communities portfolio – a multidisciplinary suite of programs designed to empower marginalised communities and drive meaningful change.

About Us

At BHN, we’re more than a health organisation – we’re change-makers. Supporting over 800 staff across 22 locations, we provide holistic health, social support, and advocacy services to build stronger, healthier communities.

Our commitment to equity, inclusion, and intersectionality is reflected in everything we do, from shaping reform agendas to delivering client-focused services that address the most complex vulnerabilities. As a progressive, community-led organisation, we work tirelessly to amplify voices, challenge systemic barriers, and empower individuals to thrive.

The Resilient Communities program includes multiple bespoke programs with highly skilled staff across the following services:

• The statewide RhED program, Victoria’s leading resource for sex worker advocacy and support.
• Innovative responses to family violence and complex triage.
• Culturally responsive Indigenous access and equity initiatives
• Evidence-based counselling services tailored to unique community needs.

The Opportunity

This is no ordinary management role. As Program Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovative, client-centred solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.

You will:

• Lead with Purpose: Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture, inspiring your staff to achieve excellence and accountability.
• Champion Advocacy: Shape and deliver public advocacy initiatives, influencing government policy and sector reforms.
• Design and Innovate: Develop and integrate cutting-edge, evidence-based programs that create meaningful, measurable outcomes.
• Empower Marginalised Voices: Ensure services are designed to support communities experiencing systemic inequities, including culturally diverse, LGBTIQ+, and Indigenous populations.
• Collaborate for Impact: Build strong networks with stakeholders, peak bodies, and government agencies to expand program reach and impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be a Leader of Change: Join a forward-thinking organisation that embraces innovation, celebrates diversity, and is committed to achieving equity for all.
• Make a Tangible Difference: Lead transformative programs that improve lives and create a more inclusive society.
• Join a Community of Changemakers: Work alongside passionate colleagues who share your vision for a fairer, healthier future.
• Enjoy Professional Growth: Access opportunities for leadership development, sector collaboration, and strategic influence.
• Drive Statewide Reform: Lead the only statewide RhED program, contributing to ground-breaking reforms and elevating marginalised voices.

What We’re Looking For

This is an exceptional role for the right person who is a politically astute and engaging leader with:

• Exceptional Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with a lived experience, and maintain the diversity of the services while integrating them into a community health service.
• Expertise in Vulnerable Populations: Deep understanding of the challenges faced by complex and marginalised communities, paired with a commitment to trauma-informed care.
• Strategic and Operational Excellence: Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating complex, evidence-based programs.
• Advocacy and Engagement: A track record of influencing policy, managing stakeholders, and contributing to progressive reform agendas.
• Commitment to Equity: An intersectional lens in program delivery and team leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Significant experience in managing and delivering complex social support programs.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve organisational goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting business cases.

Our Values

At BHN, we live by our core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Respect, and Courage. We encourage diverse perspectives, champion gender equality, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Key Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance – parental leave, purchased leave & leave loading.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount up to $18,550 per annum to use tax free towards mortgage, rent, credit card, school fees and groceries.
• Supportive and positive team culture.
• Option of an Accrued Day Off per month for full time staff.
• Working within a multidisciplinary community health service.
• Access to professional development and sector-leading resources.
• The chance to lead innovative, transformative programs that make a real difference.
• Take the Lead in Driving Social Justice.

This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary. Bring your expertise, passion, and vision to BHN and lead programs that truly matter.

Apply Now and join a team dedicated to creating resilient communities and driving meaningful change.

Please submit a current resume and a one page cover letter by the closing date that addresses the two questions below:

1. Summarise the skills and experience you will bring to this role.
2. Please outline what you consider to be good leadership principles, and provide examples of when you have demonstrated these in leadership roles.

Please note: Interviews to be conducted week of Monday 16th December 2024. Exact date and time to be confirmed with successful applicants.

For further information, contact Belinda Sanger, Talent Acquisition Advisor, [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Resilient Communities enquiry via EthicalJobs.