• Maternity leave
• Part-time, 25 hours a week
• Late Jan/Early Feb 2024 – early Nov 2025

Do you want to contribute to progressive social change, develop community and create spaces that foster connection? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that are focused on asset-based models for changing the landscape and making an impact? Have you got experience managing people, a facility, grant contracts, evaluation processes and key stakeholder partnerships? Do you have qualities which enable you to lead with latitude, challenge and a whole heart?

Come and join our team at Vic Park Community Centre!

About the Organisation

Vic Park Community Centre is a little place with a big heart, a neighbourhood hub where people can collaborate, imagine and thrive. It is located next to Macmillan Park and offers a regular program of activities for all ages as well as spaces for hire to host your own events.

The Centre holds: a weekly multicultural playgroup, local initiatives, creative workshops, kids after school clubs in music-maths-languages and more - a range of life wide education sessions such as parenting seminars, sustainability at home and mental health training. Cultural meals, dance classes and a variety of diverse meet ups, and social groups - supporting a caring and connected community.

We are a proud, thirty-year-old organisation with a uniquely creative slant. The staff, board and volunteers have a broad range experience across social impact, education, the arts, participatory culture, community organising and youth work. As a not for profit, all our income is reinvested in the running of the Centre and our consistent fundraising allows us to offer special programs such as Noongar Language After School, Artist Residencies and STEM club.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the direction, operations and compliance of the organisation. It is supported by a voluntary board of management and 4 key staff roles including: a Community Development Coordinator, Admin and Facilities Officer, Bookkeeper and a Centre Cleaner.

The Manager drives the ethos and strategic vision of VPCC through intentional programming and partnership development, engagement with community and key stakeholders, maintaining and seeking sustainable funding streams and keeping on top of legislation and compliance through reporting and guidance from our peak body Linkwest.

The position is dynamic, challenging and fulfilling offering opportunities for invention, collaboration and purpose-driven work within a context which is established, energetic and constantly evolving.

Requirements of the Role

Essential experience:

• People management
• Organisational leadership
• Financial management
• Grant and tender research, writing and management
• Project management
• Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development approaches and methods for grassroots community engagement/building
• Knowledge of access and inclusion practices and protocols

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SpacetoCo, Xero, META platforms, Canva and Humanitix
• Experience with sponsorship, philanthropy and alternative fundraising

What we offer

• Flexibility around days and hours
• An enthusiastic, passionate and committed team doing socially impactful work
• A strong connection, relationships and rapport with local community and partners
• A culture of learning that actively supports experimentation, reflection and professional development opportunities
• SCHADS Award, Level 5.1

POSITION DETAILS (JOB DESCRIPTION)

• Position Title: Centre Manager (mat leave)
• Classification: Level 5.1. Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, 2010.
• Organisation: Victoria Park Community Centre
• Location: 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park 6101
• Employment Status: Part Time
• Hours of Employment: 25 hours per week to be worked between 8:00am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, as negotiated.

There is an expectation of being available to work reasonable additional hours, on occasion, as required, such as evenings and weekends. These hours can be claimed back as time in lieu.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to: Volunteer Board of Management
• Responsible for: Bookkeeper, Administration & Facilities Officer, Community Development Coordinator, Centre Cleaner

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Centre Manager is the key representative of the Victoria Park Community Centre to the local community, board, and staff. The principal objective of the Centre Manager is to work in partnership with all community groups, organisations and partners to provide space for programs and services that align with the strategic vision, values and purpose of the Centre to best meet the needs, interests, and aspirations of the local community.

The Centre Manager is responsible for the operational aspects of the facility and its activities, including successful financial performance, adhering to policies, current legislation, and core funding contracts, balanced with customer service and an asset-based community development focus.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Management:

• Manage, monitor and mentor staff and volunteers
• Work with all staff to assist them in achieving their performance goals (goal setting, training, support)
• Conduct performance reviews, ensure compliance with all HR legislation
• Ensure Work Health and Safety compliance
• Manage staff annual leave and personal leave

Financial Management:

• Write and manage all tenders for core funding (TOVP / DOC)
• Prepare acquittals and reports etc as required as part of all funding agreements
• Source additional funding – grants, sponsorship, philanthropy with sustainability in mind
• Implement and monitor the annual budget for Centre
• Monitor and manage all core and project budgets
• Supervise cash management / payroll / accounts payable etc
• Management of banking and financial compliance

Performance, Monitoring & Strategy:

• Prepare & implement the strategy and business management plan – identifying current & future resources (in consultation with Board)
• Develop and monitor strategic business opportunities for Centre incl. funding, services, consultancy, strategic alliances, and partnership opportunities
• Guide program content (in conversation with Community Development Coordinator) to reflect Centre aims
• Identify gaps in support / services / equity / engagement with the TOVP Community Development Officer
• Monitor programs and events – ensure meeting budgetary, program agreements and strategic objectives
• Design and implement evaluation processes monitoring all programs, and regular hires - feedback, demographic statistics and engagement numbers

Community Development & External Engagement:

• Engage with the extended community
• Develop and guide key communications with community i.e. marketing collateral, socials and e-news
• Review / monitor ongoing assessment against outcomes
• Advocate for and represent VPCC with key stakeholders (Mayor, Ministers etc)

Governance:

• Regular liaison with Board Chair on Centre performance & key issues
• Attend Board Meetings (6 weekly) and present Managers Report
• Monitor / manage programs and systems to ensure compliance
• Handover: late Jan/early Feb 2025

Leave period starts: Monday 10 Feb

Leave period ends: Monday 10 Nov

Interviewees notified by: Wednesday 4 Dec

Interviews: Monday 9 Dec