• Ongoing, full-time position in a values-based organisation
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking, close to PT
• 140k + Super + Not-for-profit salary packaging

Rebuilding Shattered Lives - supporting refugees to recover from torture and other traumatic events

Your Impact

The Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) Program is an innovative program designed to facilitate and support the development, growth, and empowerment of communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, and the education, health and community service sector that works with them.

The Sector Capacity Building programs build on the capacity of the refugee and humanitarian service sector, whilst enabling mainstream education, health and mental health and wellbeing sectors to better understand the refugee and asylum seeker experience. The program works to enhance the responsiveness and effectiveness of services to people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

The Manager Sector Capacity Building, will lead the delivery of Sector Capacity Building (SCB) Programs focusing on building sector capability and will lead the following portfolios:

• The Victorian Refugee Health Network
• Education and Early Years Programs
• The Ucan2 Program
• Rural & Regional Services

The Manager Sector Capacity Building will lead sector capacity building initiatives of the highest quality and in accordance with the Foundation House Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model, Rebuilding Shattered Lives,Community Capacity Building Framework, and international best practice.

The Role

The Manager Sector Capacity Building role is pivotal in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders which have a strong interface with clients and communities of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds with the aim of:

• Building sector capacity and capability to both understand and respond to the complex trauma associated with refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities.
• Creating positive sector experiences for refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities or sector services.
• Supporting sectors to empower and build the resilience of refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities.
• Supporting sectors to appropriately build refugee and asylum seeker client and community literacy in key areas as identified by analysis of client and community needs.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Providing leadership and management of the Sector Capacity Building portfolios
• Leading and driving the development and implementation of proactive, regional, and state-wide sector capacity building initiatives
• Leading and driving advocacy to support sector capability in responding to trauma recovery within refugee and asylum seeker communities.
• Maintaining key and proactive communications and partnerships with the leadership of Mental Health and Wellbeing services to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.

The role is available as an ongoing, full-time position and is based in our Brunswick office.

What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Graduate qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Public Policy, Education, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with special interest stakeholders on complex projects and initiatives to respond to the needs of clients and communities experiencing displacement and complex trauma community groups.
• Management experience in leading, designing and implementing sector and community development programs to drive innovation and create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with culturally diverse communities and recovery models.
• Expertise in shaping social and government policy and programs through sector engagement and development across various sectors including education and/or health.
• Experience in working with communities with a significant profile of refugees and asylum seekers is advantageous.

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• An attractive remuneration package of $140k plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options.
• A role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.
• A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Foundation House is an inclusive employer

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

How to apply

Upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to our careers page for more information about our hiring process and a copy of the position description.

Please note, applications will be considered as they are received and may close early.

For enquiries please contact Justin Curreen-Harris from our HR Team via [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Sector Capacity Building enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.