About the organisation
About Foundation House
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (also known as Foundation House) provides services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture or other traumatic events in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries.
The organisation was established in Melbourne in 1987 and is non-denominational, politically neutral and non-aligned. Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, with head office based in Brunswick. We have approximately 200 staff with metropolitan regional offices in Dallas, Sunshine, Dandenong and Ringwood.
About the role
The position
The Program Co-ordinator, Victorian Refugee Health Network is responsible for supporting the strategic development and operational management of this dynamic network, working collaboratively with a diverse range of sector stakeholders and a small team.
This 0.8 EFT role is ongoing based in Brunswick, very accessible to public transport and with on-site parking.
About you
- You have leadership abilities with successful experience in managing staff and change processes
- You have highly developed skills in project design, management and implementation; social research and policy analysis; monitoring and evaluation
- You are experienced in relationship management, including the ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders
- You have a working knowledge of the Victorian health system and services and the issues facing people from refugee backgrounds in accessing services
About the Victorian Refugee Health Network
The Victorian Refugee Health Network (Network) works to develop responsive health service systems that meet the needs of people from refugee backgrounds, including asylum seekers (http://refugeehealthnetwork.org.au/). The Network is auspiced by the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc (VFST). (http://www.foundationhouse.org.au/)
The Network provides support to the health, settlement and community sector by convening working groups, developing resources, hosting forums, completing reviews of available literature, providing specialist advice, time-limited projects and participating in practice-related research projects. The Network regularly contributes to or participates in advisory groups, research, training delivery, submissions and other relevant networks.
Salary and Benefits
Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 up to $99,728 gross per annum pro rata. Benefits include generous salary packaging, leave loading, a range of flexible working options and a highly supportive team environment.
VFST is an equal opportunity employer.
VFST promotes the safety and well-being of children.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Program Co-ordinator, Victorian Refugee Health Network via Pro Bono Australia.
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