Bega Valley Community Services Manager

Southern Women's Group; Bega; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Christmas/New Year leave

Salary packaging for not-for-profit

Professional development

Job summary

Southern Women's Group is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Bega Women's Resource Centre and oversee the DFSV program in the Bega Valley. You will coordinate outreach and centre-based services, strengthen CAFS activities, and identify emerging needs to develop responsive programs that improve safety and participation for women and children.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in community services or related fields, staff supervision, trauma-informed delivery, and strong

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Community Development or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating or delivering community services, programs or projects.
• Experience supervising employees and/or volunteers.
• Understanding of domestic, family and sexual violence and its impact on women and families.
• Trauma-informed and client-centred service delivery.
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of community development and prevention principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Bega Women's Resource Centre.
• Oversee delivery of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Program.
• Coordinate community-based, outreach and centre-based programs across the Bega Valley.
• Deliver and support Community and Family Support Services (CAFS) activities focused on early intervention, prevention and community strengthening.
• Identify emerging community needs and develop responsive programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Strengthen referral pathways and collaborative service responses.
• Supervise, support and mentor employees and volunteers.
• Monitor program outcomes and community impact.
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements, reporting obligations and organisational policies.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Trauma-informed care

Client-centred service delivery

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Community Services / Social Work / Community Development

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and community-focused leader to manage Southern Women's Group's community services, Women's Resource Centre and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Program in the Bega Valley. The Bega Valley Community Services Manager is responsible for the management of the Bega Women's Resource Centre (WRC), oversight of Southern Women's Group's Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Program, and coordination of Community and Family Support Services (CAFS) activities funded through the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. This varied leadership role combines community development, service coordination, stakeholder engagement, staff supervision, program management and community capacity building. You will work alongside local communities, government agencies, specialist services and community organisations to identify emerging needs, address service gaps, strengthen referral pathways, build community capacity and develop initiatives that improve safety, wellbeing and participation outcomes for women and children.

This position is open to female applicants only. SWG Inc considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Bega Women's Resource Centre
• Oversee delivery of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Program
• Coordinate community-based, outreach and centre-based programs across the Bega Valley
• Deliver and support Community and Family Support Services (CAFS) activities focused on early intervention, prevention and community strengthening
• Identify emerging community needs and develop responsive programs and initiatives
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and key stakeholders
• Strengthen referral pathways and collaborative service responses
• Supervise, support and mentor employees and volunteers
• Monitor program outcomes and community impact
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements, reporting obligations and organisational policies

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Community Development or a related discipline
• Experience coordinating, managing or delivering community services, programs or projects
• Experience supervising, supporting and developing employees and/or volunteers
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic, family and sexual violence, including its impacts on women, children and families
• Understanding of trauma-informed and client-centred service delivery
• Strong community engagement and stakeholder relationship-building skills
• Understanding of community development, early intervention and prevention principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Current Working with Children Check

About us

Southern Women's Group (SWG) Inc is a not-for-profit organisation supporting women, children and families across the NSW South Coast. Our vision is for women to be safe, respected, empowered and supported to flourish. SWG delivers a range of community support services, community development initiatives and specialist programs across the Bega Valley, Eurobodalla and Shoalhaven regions. Through strong community connections and partnerships, we work to strengthen wellbeing, increase access to support and create opportunities for meaningful participation in community life.

Paid Gratis Days during the Christmas and New Year period

Generous salary packaging opportunities as a registered Not-for-Profit and Charity

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

For further information please contact Naomi
Email: *****@wdvcas.org