Organisation : Safe Futures Foundation
Location : Melbourne (Knox)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Families, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 18 Sep, 2020
About the organisation
Safe Futures Foundation is a not for profit Specialist Family Violence Organisation that
provides frontline services to women and children to help them escape control, abuse
and violence and rebuild their lives. We have been responding to family violence and
changing people’s stories for over 40 years. We operate across 2 main sites in
Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs and the Western region. We are funded by the
Department of Health and Human Services.
The Foundation supports women and children through three key programs:
- Safe in the Community
- Intake and Emergency Response – Eastern and Western regions and
- Community Connect
Safe Futures is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and
young people and complies with Victorian child safe standards
About the role
Do you want to be part of an exciting opportunity and the changing landscape of family
violence? Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving
outcomes and quality of life for women and children experiencing family violence? Do
you want to work in a supportive environment that values and trains it’s team members?
Safe Futures is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced full time Site Manager to
augment our new state of the art, purpose built Refuge and Emergency Accommodation
Service located in Knox.
What We Offer
• Permanent ongoing position
• Salary in accordance with the SCHADS award, Level 8 and above award
conditions such as study leave
• Generous salary packaging including novated leasing and meals and
entertainment card
• Excellent Professional Development opportunities
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Regular supervision, reflective practice and management support including
access to EAP
About the role
The role involves working rostered hours, including weekend and public holidays,
participating in an ‘on call’ roster and recall to duty if required.
The Site Manager will be responsible for the implementation of and operationalisation of
Safe Futures East in the Knox area, Melbourne. The Site Manager is a key leadership
role that has responsibility for service provision for the organisation and plays a pivotal
role in the success of the family violence emergency response program. The Site
Manager will be expected to meet a range of outcomes and deliverables which align
with the Safe Futures Strategic Plan and to assist the organisation to achieve its
business goals and build a strong and sustainable organisation.
About You
A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or related discipline at degree level.
- Previous experience managing a team in a complex environment
- Demonstrated high-level decision-making skills
- Demonstrated high level communication skills
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Site Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
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