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Form of workThe role
- Drive performance excellence and sustainable service growth and development aligned to strategy
- Lead and design key Community Services including annual planning, strategy and budget processes
- Permanent full-time role
- Melbourne based plus hybrid working
The Head of Community Services manages and oversees key community programs including the Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health, Healthy Communities, Community Empowerment and Development, Outreach and Community Engagement, Volunteers, and other community service projects as they are developed. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the role forms part of the Executive Members Table and supports the organisation to meet its Strategic Objectives. The role will be responsible for seeking strategic and viable funding opportunities for relevant services.
The Head of Community Services guides and directs the organisation’s focus on client experience and community engagement through collaborative and strategic stakeholder and partnership management. Embedding the principles of service integration across NRCH, this role ensures all legislative, accreditation and funding targets and objectives are met and exceeded.
About you
- A forward-thinking, influential and capable leader adept at operationalising strategy into outcomes
- Proven leadership and management experience within Community Health or similar
- Collaborative and innovative, with demonstrated change management skills
- Skilled in stakeholder and partnership management (particularly government)
- Qualifications or equivalent in Community Development and/or Business
Our benefits:
- Generous NFP salary packaging arrangements available (up to $15,900 each year) plus option to package meal and entertainment expenses (up to $2,650)
- Monthly ADO (for full-time) and additional leave benefits (wellness leave, study leave, purchased leave etc.)
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
- Free onsite car parking
About North Richmond Community Health
North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is committed to making healthcare more accessible and culturally relevant. This includes Victoria’s first Medically Supervised Injecting Room, We work with community members to support social justice principles which afford all people the right to dignity, respect, and the highest quality of care. NRCH provides a range of medical, allied health, dental and Community Services to clients from all backgrounds.
How to apply
The position description can be found at https://nrch.com.au/join-us-2-3/
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter addressing key selection criteria to *********@nrch.com.au including the subject line Head of Community Services Application, by 9am on 22 April 2024.
Additional information
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History Check.
All NRCH must also demonstrate evidence of vaccinations prior to commencement of employment, based on the Immunisation Category relating to their role.
