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Branch Coordinator - Yarra Ranges

Community Information & Support Victoria (CISVic)

ABOUT US

CIS Yarra Ranges, a branch of Community Information and Support Victoria, provides a free information & referral service on topics such as housing, health, personal issues, families, education and much more. Referrals are made to appropriate government or community services and other not-for-profit organisations. CIS Yarra Ranges also provides emergency relief and support to people experiencing financial hardship.

The office is staffed by a skilled team of volunteers who provide a confidential service in a caring and compassionate manner.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting a Branch Coordinator responsible for overseeing and directing the provision of high quality services at CIS Yarra Ranges. The role will encompass both operational and staff management, and effective leadership supporting CISVic’s strategic plan and core values.

This is a short-term contract working 20 hours per week for 37 weeks.

Key Tasks:

  • Coordinate and ensure that all services provided by CIS Yarra Ranges operate in accordance with CISVic’s mission and values, policies and procedures and relevant government legislation and standards as well as funding and service agreements requirements.
  • Manage and support volunteers.
  • Ensure open and effective systems of communication between volunteers at the support office and the opportunity shop. Develop and maintain a culture that encourages valuing of contributions and quality; commitment to the organisation’s mission, values and goals; collaborative teamwork within and across programs.
  • Ensure the effective management of CIS Yarra Ranges’ emergency relief budget, ensuring efficient & effective financial systems are in place, seeking resources, monitoring progress and taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
  • Promote and advocate on behalf of CIS Yarra Ranges in a positive and professional manner.
  • Work with staff, other service providers, peak bodies and government to develop strategies to address the needs of people who utilise CIS Yarra Ranges’ services.
  • Provision of regular reports, data, advice and issues papers to the Sector Development Manager as required.
  • Contribution to the general day to day running of the branch and any ad hoc tasks as required.

This position is offered under the SCHADS Award (2010) and paid at Level 6.1.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered applicants will be required to hold a tertiary qualification in Community Development, Social Work (or in another relevant discipline) and have professional experience working in a direct service delivery and a leadership role.

Additionally, our ideal candidate will:

  • Demonstrated leadership, organisational and management skills including interpersonal communication and written skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and community development principles including a sensitivity to and/or experience in working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated experience of working in direct service delivery with vulnerable members of the community.
  • Experience in working with volunteer workers and commitment to the delivery of services by volunteer workers.
  • Demonstrated submission writing and financial management skills.
  • Familiarity with community organisations and services, current needs and awareness of government policies and processes.
  • Well-developed computer literacy skills

MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Meagan Skehill via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Branch Coordinator enquiry via Ethical Jobs for further information or to discuss this opportunity further.

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