ABOUT US

The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is the peak body for Victorian foster carers. For over 30 years, the FCAV as a carer-led, not-for-profit organisation, has been working towards better outcomes for foster carers and the children and young people in their care.

Foster care is the backbone of the Victorian response to protective intervention for children and young people at risk. Foster carers are the volunteers providing a home, family life, and care to children and young people who are unable to live with their birth family for a variety of reasons. Many of these children have suffered traumatic events and the role of our foster carers is critical and complex in providing a safe and healing environment for children and young people to reach their full potential.

The Foster Care Association is here to provide information, support and advocacy directly to all Victorian foster families. Our work directly impacts the care provided to the thousands of Victorian children and young people in foster care by providing:

• Carer Support Service - free, independent advice and support to foster carers.
• Carer Assistance Program - free, confidential therapeutic support to foster carers.
• Advocating on behalf of foster carers to government, their agencies, in the sector and the community.
• Community building - as the only centralised body for all foster carers in the state; providing forums and carer events.
• Providing carer news and updated information through our comprehensive website & regular newsletters

The Foster Care Association represents all foster carers across Victoria. In tandem with one-to-one support we provide to individual foster carers, our role as a membership Association is to advocate for vital improvements to the foster care system. Our current member database consists of over 4,300 carers and the wider sector and community. The Foster Care Association is mandated to strengthen Victoria’s investment in greater recognition, respect and resources for foster carers, the volunteers who every day and every night make a difference in the lives of Victoria’s children and young people.

OUR MISSION

As the peak body in Victoria, we are the united voice of foster carers, advocating for systemic improvements, building productive partnerships and nurturing respectful relationships.

We champion foster carers that they may be recognised and valued for their role in the lives of children and young people in care, and deliver a full range of information and support services to meet carers’ needs at all points in their care journey.

OUR VALUES

• Advocacy
• Dignity
• Integrity
• Creativity
• Connecting

BENEFITS AND CULTURE

• Based in Abbotsford, close to public transport
• Flexible working arrangements with WFH opportunities
• Salary Packaging incentives
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional day off for your Birthday!

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is suited to a hands-on fundraising professional, instrumental in developing and nurturing relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations to increase revenue for the FCAV.

You will be instrumental in building a sustainable fundraising income and achieving strategic objectives to diversify revenue streams. Your role involves enhancing FCAV’s reputation as a ‘partner of choice’.

The Partnership Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be based at the FCAV Office, located at Greenwood Street, Abbottsford.

This contract position is 3 days (22.8 hrs) per week, for 12 months, commencing as soon as possible.

Office hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday, days of work can be negotiated with the CEO.

The current hourly pay rate is $49.28. Annual Package is $65,147 (inclusive of compulsory 11.5% Superannuation), based on Level 5 – Pay Point 1 of the Social and Community Services Award.

The successful applicant’s knowledge and experience will include:

• Experience in a similar role
• Developing strategies for partnership growth and integration
• Identifying and negotiating deals with new partners
• Overseeing partnership performance and ensuring alignment with business goals
• Experience in fundraising, social media, corporate partnerships, philanthropy or sponsorships
• Exceptional verbal and written skills and excellent communication skills
• Experience in developing a partnerships strategy specific to an organisation is desirable
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or government experience is desirable

A position description is attached.

Please email [email protected], or call the Chief Executive Officer to discuss the role on 03 9416 4292, using the subject line: Partnership Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.