Organisation : Arabic Welfare
Location : Melbourne (Broadmeadows)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Nov, 2023
About the organisation
Established in 1984, Arabic Welfare provides services to individuals and families from diverse Arabic speaking countries. We support our clients to realise their aspirations toward full participation in Australian life and work closely with service providers to achieve this goal. Arabic Welfare staff are bilingual and bicultural, and our team includes qualified and experienced social workers, counsellors, youth and community development workers, and Registered Migration Agents.
About the role
About the role
- Leadership and strategic role
- Full-time (2 year fixed term, renewable contract subject to funding)
- Broadmeadows, Victoria,
Arabic Welfare has created a new role that will have the opportunity to inform the organisation’s strategic direction and influence the strengthening of resources to achieve a new and exciting phase. Working under the direction of the Executive Manager and Board, the General Manager will be responsible for managing a team and overseeing and supporting the development and growth of Arabic Welfare services and programs.
The role is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a challenging and dynamic environment and thrives on building staff and organisational capacity for positive community outcomes. It requires an individual with well-established management experience strong leadership attributes, and a passion for addressing the needs of refugees and migrants from diverse Arabic speaking countries.
ABOUT YOU:
- A minimum of 8 years experience in a similar role / demonstrating strong management and leadership skills.
- An understanding of settlement issues and challenges facing refugees and migrants in Victoria.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and identify opportunities to support business growth to address community needs.
- Experience in development of programs and business cases to secure funding opportunities.
- Experience with government relationships and strong report writing skills.
- Experience in strategic development and implementation.
- Passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable communities.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: General Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Support_Services
