Program Director (Domestic, Family And Sexual Violence)

About Us

SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

Purpose of the Function

Establish and manage a Multicultural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Service (DFSV) catering for South Western Sydney for limited case work services and NSW for capacity building, service development, primary prevention and research/advocacy work. It advocates for and represents the needs of multicultural communities in NSW. It has a holistic culturally responsive approach towards families and particularly on the impact of DFSV on children.

About You

You will have strong leadership and mentoring skills, a proven ability to deliver, and demonstrated knowledge of domestic, Family and Sexual Violence issues, including the challenges facing victim survivors and the multicultural and DFSV sectors.

Reporting to the Head of Women, Equity & DFV, the Director – NSW Multicultural DFSV Service, will work collaboratively and support the executive. You will also be leading a team as well as project teams. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage a State-wide DFV service including staff and financial management
• Lead state-wide advocacy for migrant and refugees subjected to DFV in collaboration with other units
• Seed and manage other related projects within the remit of a DFV service
• Ensure the growth of the service by engaging with funding opportunities
• Collaborate with other units in SSI and contribute to the overall wellbeing of clients and staff related to DFV
• Contribute to research, policy development and briefings as relevant
• Ensure the wellbeing of the team, build a cohesive team spirit so that the team can respond with confidence and goodwill towards each other
• Engage in campaigns such as 16 Days of Activism on Gender based violence and others
• Other duties as directed from time to time within your skills range and capacity.

Please ask us for a copy of the PD for the full responsibilities.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Social Sciences, in related areas or equivalent experience
• Expertise and skills to work in the DFV sector, including exposure to case work, safety considerations and risk
• Multicultural background or extensive experience with multicultural communities
• Knowledge of the current policy environment around DFSV
• Leadership skills for team work and collaboration
• Analytical skills related to data, evidence gathering and research
• Writing skills suitable for advocacy and submission writing
• Experience Working with children in the context of violence is DESIRABLE
• Exposure to issues around visas and migration facilitated abuse is DESIRABLE

About our Benefits 

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process 

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, WWCC, a Criminal History Check and NDIS Screening check (if applicable) as a reasonable condition of employment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday 12th February 2024 

Should you require further information about the role please contact ******@ssi.org.au

Our commitment to Diversity:

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. We accept and consider all your experience including from overseas and volunteering opportunities.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter. Should you require adjustments please email us at ******@ssi.org.au or call Vimla on 0410801***.