Join Our Team at Jewish Care Victoria

• Hybrid / Flexible working arrangements
• Part time .6 FTE
• Fixed-term contract ending on 30 June 2025
  

About Us:

Jewish Care Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. We have been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer all new staff the opportunity to attend our Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care.

About the role:

Jewish Care is currently seeking the services of an experienced project manager who brings knowledge and skills in health promotion and primary prevention to develop and implement programs to the Victorian Jewish community. We are looking for someone who can design and deliver high quality community focussed projects with a particular focus on mental health promotion and family violence prevention. We offer great working conditions, a flexible/hybrid work arrangements and salary packaging. Join our supportive team of professionals and continue your career with Jewish Care.

What you will do:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of a 12-month capacity building project for the Victorian Jewish community in relation to information sharing to promote the wellbeing of children and young people
• Develop and facilitate community education programs for Jewish community bodies including schools, synagogues and peak bodies using a health promotion framework
• Create resources for Family Violence prevention and Mental Health promotion.

• Implement and evaluate grants, manage project plans, and report on progress.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, seek funding opportunities

What you will bring:

• Bachelor Degree in social work, health promotion or equivalent
• An understanding of project management frameworks
• A strong understanding of the nature, impacts and drivers of family violence, particularly in diverse communities
• Understanding of the Child Information Sharing Scheme or ability to quickly develop this knowledge
• Knowledge of Mental Health Promotion strategies
• Knowledge of program evaluation/outcome measurement frameworks
• Knowledge of multicultural services and the barriers to engagement with mainstream health promotion messages
• Knowledge of the Victorian Jewish Community (desirable).

The benefits of working with Jewish Care

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay!
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program 
• Career development & advancement encouraged.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click Apply Now.

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.