Organisation : Women and Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC)
Location : Sydney (Potts Point & Redfern)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services, Education & Employment, Education & Training, Families, Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Women
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 14 Oct, 2019
About the organisation
The Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a non-government, not-for profit charitable organisation that delivers a range of crisis and early intervention accommodation and support services to women, children, young people, and families who are experiencing, or at risk of homelessness and/or domestic and family violence.
We have operated in Sydney’s inner city and inner west for over 40 years. We currently deliver our Families Service through an alliance with the St Vincent De Paul Society, Jewish House and Stepping Out. Other WAGEC activities are delivered in partnership with community, business and government stakeholders.
About the role
The Project Manager: ACCESS is responsible for developing, documenting and implementing the first year of the ACCESS Program; a pilot mentoring and coaching program that will create pathways to training, education and employment opportunities for women. ACCESS is possible due to a partnership and investment by Pepper Money with WAGEC.
The core responsibilities of this role are:
- Develop and document the ACCESS program manual
- Train, coordinate and support volunteer mentors
- Implement the pilot program throughout WAGEC programs
- Proactively develop and manage relationships with WAGEC, partners and stakeholders
- Plan, coordinate and oversee the workshop and group program timetable.
- Oversee the implementation of ACCESS to transitional client program
- Actively contribute to WAGEC’s organisational culture
About You
To excel in this role, you will have experience in designing complex projects and programs in a community services setting. You will be self-motivated and able to prioritise competing tasks and create positive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups. You want to contribute your professional skills to creating a safer future for women and families.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project Manager: ACCESS via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services, #Education_and_Employment, #Education_and_Training, #Families, #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing, #Women
