About the organisation
WIRE is a leading service delivery organisation with more than 35 years’ experience supporting countless women, non-binary and gender-diverse people across Victoria. It is the only Victorian state-wide free service that provides information, support and referrals to any Victorian women, nonbinary and gender-diverse person on any issue.
WIRE has a strong track-record of innovation in research, training and service delivery and addressing the multiple barriers women, nonbinary and gender-diverse experience that contribute to their marginalisation.
We support all women, including non-binary and gender non-conforming people who identify as women and are committed feminist organisation that provides best-practice gender-informed service delivery, research and training and a non-stigmatising service delivery entry point for thousands of people every year.
About the role
WIRE is looking to design and pilot an innovative employment pathways and financial capability project to better support victim-survivors of family violence overcome financial hardship and break from a cycle of poverty often encountered after leaving abusive relationships.
The Project Lead will be responsible for using evidence-based and best-practice approaches to help victim-survivors re/enter the workforce and gain financial independence, including (but not limited to):
- Leading project design, and oversighting and managing project implementation
- Establishing meaningful partnerships and strong working relationships with community services, employment sector and other organisations.
- Coordinating training, education and skills development for project participants.
- Connecting project participants to services, support, information, resources and tools.
- Working with the employment sector and organisations to create employment opportunities.
- Providing support to project participants based on their needs, including case management.
- Developing an impact measurement and evaluation framework.
- Identifying avenues to expand and replicate the piloted approach.
- Managing project budget, reporting, acquittals and other contractual requirements.
- Being part of the wonderful WIRE team.
What we are looking for
WIRE is looking for exceptional project manager to join our team who has:
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Alignment with WIRE values, vision and mission.
- Commitment to gender equity.
- Experience managing large-scale multi-year projects
- Experience working with diverse and marginalised members of the community.
- Ability to work independently and self-directed.
- Stakeholder engagement and management experience.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Collaborative and adaptive work style.
- Strong communication skills.
- High-level of computer literacy.
Does this sound like you? If it does, apply!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Project Lead via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Women
