• Are you passionate about addressing social disadvantage and making a meaningful difference in people's lives?
• Permanent Full-Time
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take-home pay!
• Flexible working arrangements

Jewish Care Victoria is seeking an experienced manager to join our Social Services division as the Manager of Financial Capability & Wellbeing.

About Us:

Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish community in Victoria. For 175 years, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and families through a variety of programs and services that address community disadvantage and equip people with the essential tools to create a better life. Our commitment to cultural awareness ensures that our programs and staff are respectful of and alert to the diversity of our Jewish community.

About the Role:

As the Manager of Financial Capability & Wellbeing, you will play a key strategic role within our Social Services division. You will be responsible for the effective delivery of the Financial Counselling program, the social lending program (Empower interest-free loans), and developing initiatives that address financial literacy and capability needs at individual, family, and community levels.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide senior leadership, direction, and support to the programs under your responsibility
• Supervise staff, respond to professional development and training needs, and complete annual performance plans
• Champion high-quality, customer-centred responses across all programs to ensure excellence in service delivery
• Facilitate a collaborative team dynamic, maximising efficiency and sharing ideas and resources
• Guide the growth and enhancement of programs and consider new initiatives and offerings.
• Ensure adherence to relevant standards and legislative regulations
• Support teams in meeting all reporting requirements, including KPIs
• Manage efficient and effective financial support service operations according to relevant standards, funding targets, and good practice guidelines
• Oversee the operational processes for administering Empower interest-free loans
• Advocate for the financial needs and issues of the community to elicit funding interest
• Foster a team culture consistent with Jewish Care’s values, emphasising accountability and innovation
• Ensure all funding requirements, including meeting KPIs, are met.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in leadership and management within the social services sector
• Strong commitment to addressing social disadvantage and enhancing financial well-being
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage budgets, financial operations, and funding requirements
• Strong understanding of community needs and the ability to develop responsive programs.

Benefits of Working at Jewish Care Victoria:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a positive impact.

If you are ready to lead by example and drive innovation in financial capability and well-being, apply now to join Jewish Care Victoria and make a difference in the community.

How to Apply:

Click 'Apply Now' to commence your journey with Jewish Care Victoria.

Jewish Care Victoria is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.