Head of Engagement (Community Programs)

Role Overview

The Head of Community Programs is responsible for setting the community engagement agenda with the broader NSW and Jewish community to fulfil the NSW JBD’s Strategic Plan. The role involves the development, implementation and evaluation of various community projects, educational programs and resources that promote inclusion, social cohesiveness and youth leadership to empower the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain extensive stakeholder networks within the Jewish and broader NSW community.
• Identify and maximise opportunities to support social cohesion in NSW in conjunction with the Head of Public Affairs.
• Manage the organisations antisemitic incident reporting and case management function.
• Design and develop a range of programs, materials, workshops and events to:
  • Empower the Jewish and broader NSW community to identify and respond to antisemitism;
  • Support the growth of the NSW JBD’s Associate memberships and constituent organisations;
  • Engage with Jewish and other youth to promote resilience and community pride;
  • Provide growth and development opportunities for Jewish and other youth;
  • Engender unity and cohesiveness within the Jewish and NSW community.
• Ensure the organisation’s programs, projects and materials provide value for money while delivering strategic outcomes on time and on budget.
• Rationalise existing social and community programs.
• Provide strategic policy advice and undertake agreed actions in relation to legislative issues and community concerns.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to identify and manage program, governance, reputational and other risks.
• Manage and develop the skills of the Harm Prevention team.
• Support the Community Relations and Social Justice Committee to meet their strategic objectives.

Personal Attributes

• Well-honed cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• A collaborative leader with a successful track record in leading medium to large scale programs/projects.
• Positive influencer who can build and maintain trusted, effective relationships.
• Can maintain a high standard of work and navigate competing deadlines and priorities.
• A team player with a growth mindset who can remain composed in high pressure environments.
• Effective, versatile, and action-oriented.
• Ethical, professional and upholds the values of the NSW JBD.

Required Qualifications and Experience  

• 5 years’ experience in relevant roles. 
• Tertiary qualifications – Bachelor level or higher.
• Project management background is favourable.
• Knowledge about challenges and concerns of youth and ethnic and minority groups is favourable.
• Understanding of the Jewish faith, Israel and the issues facing the Jewish community in NSW. 

Additional Information

The JBD also provides flexible working arrangements (work from home opportunities two days per week) and generous leave arrangements over Jewish religious holidays. This role does involve attendance at out of hours and/or offsite events and meetings from time to time.