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Prevention and Education (P&E) Manager - Gippsland

Yoowinna Wurnalung Aboriginal Healing Service

ROLE PURPOSE

The P&E Manager is responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities that contribute to the broader social change that promotes healthy, respectful relationships and gender equality, and addresses all forms of family violence and discrimination, so that we can prevent and/or reduce family violence occurring in our communities.

The role is focused on building the skills and capacity of YWAHS Education & Prevention team and support the Healing Service team to raise awareness and understanding of family violence in the Aboriginal communities across Wellington and East Gippsland LGAs.

This position involves managing all activities across YWAHS catchment area including, Sale, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust, Orbost. The activities are designed as an entry point to engage services, through skills, knowledge and culturally based activities, forums, workshops, and other activities that enhance social connection, identity, cultural knowledge, health and well-being and family violence.

The P&E Manager is a member of the YWAHS Executive Management Team and actively contributes to the development of strategic and operational plans of YWAHS.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive base salaries plus superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
  • Industry leading training and support
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
  • Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

QUALIFICATIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualifications in Community Development, Social Science, Social Work or related fields.
  • Experience as a senior leader working as part of an executive team
  • Demonstrated experience developing (contributing to) and implementing strategic and operational plans and managing projects and budgets
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience working with State and Federal Government Frameworks and Strategies that contribute to the safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, i.e., Dhelk Dja – Safe Our Way, Change the Story, Changing the Picture, Family Violence Primary Prevention, Free from violence, etc. or Community Development with a Cultural and
    Therapeutic Practice experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering/ facilitating group activities in a range of educational, practical, and therapeutic settings
  • Experience of working cross-culturally, and a demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and its application in human service delivery

Like to know more? Please email [email protected], using the subject line: Prevention and Education (P&E) Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If you require specific support to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources on the above number and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.

A position description is attached.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. YWAHS is committed to ensuring our workplace culture continues to value diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

JOIN US… WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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