About the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation

More than just a football club, the Western Bulldogs has a long-standing history as the community club of the AFL. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is the club’s community arm that utilises the trusted brand of our football club to deliver life changing programs. At its’ core the Foundation delivers demonstrated impact in the areas of health and wellbeing, youth leadership, cultural diversity, social inclusion and community advocacy.

Across Melbourne and Victoria’s west, we reach over 20,000 community members each year including direct capacity building for over 4,000 participants in our targeted programs. This critical work is underpinned by a whole of Club commitment that is strongly supported by all three levels of government and a range of corporate and community partners. Our programs are independently and academically evaluated to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of our community, and we are always evolving our content and delivery methods to be best practice.

We strive every day to create an impact that inspires. More information about the Foundation can be found at https://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/foundation

We endeavour to create an inclusive environment where all are accepted and celebrated regardless of age, ability gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, we encourage you to apply. The role is Part Time and is Max-Term contract of 18 months.

Your contribution to the team includes

The role of Regional Program Officer provides support with the coordination and facilitation of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Leaders of the Pack programs in Yarriambiack, West Wimmera and Horsham, along with liaising with community to maintaining strong connections. This role is also responsible for:

• WB Community Foundation Program Support
• WB Community Foundation Program Support: Community Engagement and Wellbeing

High level responsibility

• Facilitating the local promotion and registration of WBCF Leaders of the Pack Program in all three areas
• Building relationships with Program Delivery Partners, schools, students, volunteers and other key organisations
• Provide ongoing support, encouragement and guidance to program participants and volunteers
• Identifying and assisting to mitigate risks to participants and the program
• Engagement with local sporting clubs in regional Victoria areas
• Helping deliver WBCF events such as game day events, key program graduations, Youth Expo event and other promotion and participant engagement events, activities and activations
• Ensure all rural programs are inclusive and welcoming of diversity
• Part Time 0.8, Max-Term Contract for 18 months

Skills and experience

• Preferable but not required: Bachelor of Youth Work, Social Work, community development, psychology related fields
• Strong connection to the Horsham, West Wimmera and/or Yarriambiack community in Victoria
• Organised and Efficient Administration Skills and time management
• Workshop Facilitation Skills
• We are seeking someone to work in the local Horsham community with a connect day once a month in Footscray, Melbourne

What’s on offer

• Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends
• Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
• Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
• Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
• Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases
• Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
• Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year

How to Apply

Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.
If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on "Apply Now" & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. Applications will be assessed as submitted so please do not delay your application submission.

Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.