Organisation : Community House Network Southern
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Hourly
Application closing date : 1 Oct, 2023
About the organisation
The Community House Network of Southern Region Inc. (CHNS) is an autonomous, incorporated body funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) through the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program. The Network is governed by a Committee of Governance, which consists of representatives from financial members who act in a voluntary capacity. The Network employs two part-time Network Managers - a Strategic Network Manager and an Operational Network Manager - to operationalise its’ Strategic Plan.
The CHNS plays a vital role in supporting and enhancing the functioning of its 72 Neighbourhood House members in the Southern region through provision of:
- Governance and Management Support
- Advice on Neighbourhood House Programs
- Individual Support, Resourcing, Training and Training Development
- Capacity building between Neighbourhood Houses and other Community organisations at the local and regional level
- Advocacy on behalf of Neighbourhood Houses
- Early identification, and support to Neighbourhood Houses facing challenges
Neighbourhood House Networks are a key aspect of the Victorian State Government’s Neighbourhood House Coordination Program (NHCP) and CHNS is one of 16 Networks.
CHNS operates within two DFFH areas; the Southern Melbourne Area (SMA) including Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia local government areas and the Bayside Peninsula Area (BPA) including Bayside, Frankston, Glen Eira, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip and Stonnington.
About the role
STRATEGIC NETWORK MANAGER ROLE
The Strategic Network Manager will provide the primary leadership role in managing the following responsibilities, while working closely with and overseeing the Operational Network Manager who will provide assistance with operational aspects.
Strategic Network Manager Responsibilities:
- Executing CHNS’s Strategic Direction and Policies.
- Ensuring compliance with Service Agreements and requirements of the Neighbourhood House Coordination Program.
- Providing support and resources to members to enhance their governance and management, community development and capacity building.
- Actively promoting the Neighbourhood House Sector and advocating on key issues.
- Establishing and maintaining internal and external connections appropriate to the needs of its members and the broader Regional/State Neighbourhood House Sector.
We are seeking a person with experience in management in the Neighbourhood House/Community Centre sector. This is a part time position of 20 hours a week for a fixed term of 24 months.
A position description is attached.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Strategic Network Manager – Community House Network Southern via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development
