We are seeking a part-time Coordinator within the Loddon Mallee Homelessness Network to play a significant role in the development and implementation of sector wide reforms of the homelessness service system.

The Loddon Mallee Homelessness Network (LMHN) is a forum for member agencies to come together and work collaboratively within a Human Rights framework on issues of homelessness.

The Network exists to:

• Promote consistent good practice and service responses across the service system including adherence to relevant standards and legislation, commitment to service user input and access and equity principles.

• Advocate for social change, being a voice for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and raising awareness of the particular issues related to Indigenous homelessness.
• Provide opportunities for professional development, networking, collaboration, partnership and information exchange.
• Influence, discuss implications of and develop responses to policy and program development, providing an opportunity for gaps and issues to be identified by workers and/or agencies.

The Coordinator role is supported by the Centre for Non-Violence (CNV) which is a leading and innovative specialist Family Violence organisation based in the Loddon area of Victoria. CNV has a vision of gender and social equality for all. CNV is an inclusive child safe organisation, committed to achieving diversity in our service response and workforce.

Working 30.4 hours/week (0.8FTE), this Coordinator role will be responsible for:

• Facilitating consultation with primary regional homelessness service providers and service users.
• Supporting and assisting organisations in change management processes associated with sector reform.
• Assisting with the identification of rural and regional needs, with a view of enhancing the regional and state-wide homelessness service system.
• Sharing information and promoting a better understanding of homelessness with a range of community organisations.
• Assisting in the development of new services and programs and contributing to the development of training priorities within regional homelessness service networks.
• Encouraging and maintaining linkages with other relevant service providers and with peak bodies.
• Contributing to the achievement of the LMHN annual strategic plan - the key outcomes areas of which are planning and communication, advocacy, capacity building and service development.

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, community services and/or a related human services field.
• At least five years’ experience working in the homelessness or similar field.

For more information visit our website or phone People and Culture on (03) 5430 3000.

Employment with CNV is subject to a satisfactory WWC clearance and criminal record history check prior to commencement of employment.

CNV is an equal opportunity employer.

A position description is attached.