Coordinator of Partnerships and Programs

Are you passionate about community development and empowering residents to create positive change in their lives?

Join VincentCare Community Housing (VCCH) as our Coordinator of Partnerships and Programs and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing disadvantage.

About Us

VincentCare Community Housing (VCCH) is a registered Housing Provider managing over 300 properties, including transitional housing and long-term housing for people aged 55 and over. We work alongside VincentCare Victoria and other community organisations to support people in need. Currently, we are managing three "Big Housing Build" projects, delivering over 180 additional social housing homes by the end of 2025.

Our approach is rooted in empowerment, community development, and resident-led decision-making.

About the Role

As the Coordinator of Partnerships and Programs, you will lead the transformation of our Footscray Community Housing site into a thriving, inclusive community. You will recruit and support a volunteer team, build partnerships with local service providers, and work closely with residents to create meaningful programs, events, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Community Development:
  • Recruit, lead, and support a volunteer team.
  • Establish a residents’ committee and foster resident-led decision-making.
  • Develop and lead activities and events that activate and unite the Footscray community.
  • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering team culture.
• Program Management & Partnerships:
  • Develop partnerships to enable resident skill-building, advocacy, and self-determination.
  • Facilitate mentoring, training, and leadership development programs.
  • Collaborate across VCCH teams to enhance opportunities for residents.
• Operations & Compliance:
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and volunteer training plans.
  • Ensure compliance with VCCH values, policies, and legislative requirements, including Rainbow Tick Accreditation.
• Financial Management:
  • Contribute to budget development and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets.
  • Assist with funding submissions and effective allocation of resources.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualifications:
  • Tertiary qualification in health, community services, or a related field (required).
• Experience (Essential):
  • Leadership experience, preferably in a community development role.
  • Knowledge of community or social housing and homelessness services.
  • Understanding of community development principles.
• Experience (Desired):
  • Leading volunteer teams.
  • Facilitating programs and initiatives that promote empowerment and skill-building.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Commitment to social justice and understanding of social determinants of health.
  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
  • Financial management and reporting expertise.
  • Analytical, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused problem-solving abilities.

What We Offer

• A leadership role within a values-driven organisation.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing community.
• A supportive team culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

How to Express Interest

To express your interest, please submit a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter that addresses the key selection criteria and outlines why you are interested in this role.

Please click here to view the Position Description or see attached. 

You can send through an application by clicking Apply Now.

VincentCare welcomes applications from people from diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds including people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to the principles of social justice and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or religion.

All appointments within VincentCare are subject to satisfactory completion of a police check and character/performance reference checks. Police checks will be undertaken for the selected candidate prior to any job offer being confirmed. Police checks are also undertaken on a periodic basis during the period of employment.

All appointments are subject to disclosure of any relevant employment history of formal disciplinary action for improper or unprofessional conduct taken by current or previous employers or any other integrity body within or outside Australia.

The incumbent for this position must have and maintain a current Victorian Working with Children Check or equivalent.