Manager Sector Capacity Building

Your impact

Foundation House is looking for a passionate Manager, Sector Capacity Building, to lead the delivery of Sector Capacity Building (SCB) Programs focusing on building sector capability.

This is a newly created role leading the following portfolios:

• The Victorian Refugee Health Network
• Education and Early Years Programs
• The Ucan2 Program
• Rural & Regional Services

The role is pivotal in in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders which have a strong interface with clients and communities of refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds with the aim of:

• Building sector capacity and capability to both understand and respond to the complex trauma associated with refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities.
• Creating positive sector experiences for refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities or sector services.
• Supporting sectors to empower and build the resilience of refugee and asylum seeker clients and communities.
• Supporting sectors to appropriately build refugee and asylum seeker client and community literacy in key areas as identified by analysis of client and community needs.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based in our Brunswick Head office.

The Manager Sector Capacity Building will lead sector capacity building initiatives of the highest quality and in accordance with the Foundation House Integrated Trauma Recovery Service Model, Rebuilding Shattered Lives,Community Capacity Building Framework, and international best practice.

Day to day the Manager Sector Capacity Building is primarily responsible for:

• Providing leadership and management of the Sector Capacity Building portfolios
• Leading and driving the development and implementation of proactive, regional, and state-wide sector capacity building initiatives
• Leading and driving advocacy to support sector capability in responding to trauma recovery within refugee and asylum seeker communities.
• Maintaining key and proactive communications and partnerships with the leadership of Mental Health and Wellbeing services to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.

What you’ll need to successfully apply:

• Graduate qualification in Community Development, Social Work, Public Policy, Education, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with special interest stakeholders on complex projects and initiatives to respond to the needs of clients and communities experiencing displacement and complex trauma community groups.
• Management experience in leading, designing and implementing sector and community development programs to drive innovation and create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with culturally diverse communities and recovery models.
• Expertise in shaping social and government policy and programs through sector engagement and development across various sectors including education and/or health.

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• An attractive remuneration package of circa $130k plus superannuation.
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per year
• A role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.
• A welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Foundation House is an inclusive employer

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

Read more about our history on our website here.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page here.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received and the role may close early.

For enquiries please contact General Managers Mardi Stow or Maria Tucci via phone on 03 9389 8900 or via [email protected], using the subject line: Manager Sector Capacity Building enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet all selection criteria, please still get in touch as we would love to talk with you and see if you could be a suitable fit.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.