Homelessness Projects Manager

Organisational Responsibilities

• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of the Byron Community Centre within a collaborative and inclusive framework.
• Lead and manage Homelessness Projects including evaluating and prioritising the program of work and identifying resourcing options to ensure the delivery and management of Homelessness initiatives.
• Identify and develop new initiatives and continuous improvement activities as part of a continuous improvement process in your work, team and organisational goals.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including: Council, Collocated service providers, donors, BBCA management and staff.

Operations Management

• Undertake responsibility for operations at the Fletcher St Homelessness Hub and Community Cabin, including planning, coordination, implementation and administration.
• Monitor and interpret legislation, regulations and other best practice publications in the Homelessness sector and apply to Homelessness activities and programs
• Foster collaboration and manage and maintain positive working relationships with collocated service providers and partners.
• Implement Work Health & Safety systems and audits including WH&S Risk Assessments, Risk Management and Emergency Plans.
• Participate in the ‘End Rough Sleeping Byron Shire’ project and contribute to collaborative responses to end rough sleeping.
• Provide evidence based reports on the progress of Homelessness programs and make recommendations.
• Project management including implementing new and novel projects, data collection and evaluation experience.

Financial and Human Resource

• Oversee program and project management of grants and donations including the development of funding agreements, memorandum of understanding and deeds of grant.
• Prepare program budgets in liaison with management.
• Monitor the performance of staff and volunteers to ensure duties are performed in a safe and professional manner.
• Ensure all volunteers have a clearly defined role and role description upon commencement and a clear understanding of their role.
• Provide expert guidance and assistance to volunteers and staff when dealing with complex situations and incidents.
• Comply with the established BBCA Human Resource policies