• This position is Fixed Term Maternity Leave (12 months)
• Commencing on Monday 1 May, 2023.
• Option for part time ~32 hours or full time

Down Syndrome Victoria

Down Syndrome Victoria is Victoria’s peak organisation representing people with Down syndrome and their families. We are a community based, not-for-profit membership association. We have a proud history of supporting individuals, families, and the community since 1978.

We work alongside people with Down syndrome and their families so they may reach their full potential and live the lives they choose. We provide parents, families, professionals, and friends of people with Down syndrome with support, encouragement, information, opportunities and resources. This includes prenatal support and information to expectant parents and health professionals.

DSV advocates with and for people with Down syndrome to have access to the same opportunities, supports and community activities as other Victorians based on a human rights approach, and consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We want to live in a society where people living with Down syndrome are valued, reach their full potential, and enjoy social and economic inclusion.

Together, we can and will create this inclusive community.

What is MyTime

The MyTime program is an initiative funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) and coordinated nationally by the Parenting Resource Centre (PRC). It is a facilitated peer support program for parents and carers who have a child with a disability under the age of 18, that promotes connection to other families and community. Down Syndrome Victoria works in partnership with Parenting Resource Centre to deliver the Victorian MyTime program.

About the role

The MyTime Program Manager will be highly experienced in leading programs with an excellent understanding of disability and team management. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with their team to deliver key program outcomes and maintain excellent stakeholder management.

Key Selection Criteria

Knowledge of:

• Disability rights, advocacy and principles for achieving good outcomes for people with disability, disability sector, NDIS
• Community development and peer support principles

Well-developed skills in:

• Technology - Zoom, Teams & Microsoft Office suite
• Problem-solving and decision making
• Planning and organisation, with attention to detail
• Analysis, synthesis and interpretation of complex information
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in particular people with disability and their families as well as partner organisations
• Financial management (operations and budgets)

Experience in:

• Program management including development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Leading, mentoring and supporting staff to provide sound advice, skill development, and problem-solving support

See attached Position Description for further details.