• Provide social & environmental programs for a treasured community farm
• Serve children and families facing adversity and support social inclusion
• A step-up opportunity for a manager with experience in community development
  

The Organisation

Nestled on the banks of Birrarung and only four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, Collingwood Children’s Farm (CCF) supports and engages local communities experiencing adversity. A much-loved non-profit organisation, the Farm’s reason for being remains true to its roots: community engagement, education and connection with nature, green space and animals.

The Farm supports social inclusion through a range of community programs, delivered on a working farm encouraging a connection to nature. Various school, work experience and volunteer programs provide educational opportunities around urban agriculture for students and community and offer pathways to further employment in the industry.

Entry, membership, events, grants, and donations all help the Farm care for the animals, heritage farmland, and fund inclusive programs to support those experiencing adversity.

Benefits & Culture

• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative workplace
• Part time applications encouraged (0.8 days per week)
• Highly engaged Management Committee
• Full not for profit salary packaging available

The Role

Reporting to the Management Committee, you will provide leadership, management and oversight across a range of new and existing collaborations and programs in community development, education, community stakeholder partnerships; identifying opportunities for growth and diversifying income.

You will have responsibility for:

• The continual development and implementation of the strategic plan
• Management of the finances including budget, payroll and overall sustainability
• Oversee the daily operations of the farm and leadership of a multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteer base
• Communications to raise awareness and promote the farm’s profile

Skills Required

You are tertiary qualified, or have significant experience in management, land management, education, or community development and you are an empathetic senior manager with natural leadership abilities.

Ideally, you have experience in leading community programs with an understanding of funding streams and knowledge of the needs and issues confronted by people facing adversity.

You are financially astute with experience delivering advice to a board or management committee. Your experience includes:

• A strong understanding of community development
• Ability to lead and manage diverse programs
• Financial management, preparation of budgets and financial analysis
• A track record of identifying and securing new funding opportunities
• Success in leading, motivating and developing staff and volunteers
• Developing relationships and partnerships with government and community

If you have a passion for the environment and agriculture and want to use your management skills to promote a connection to nature for the community please apply by submitting your cover letter responding to the skills required above and resume. Alternatively, contact Anna Skeels in Melbourne on 03 8080 8978.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.