Senior Community Impact and Partnership Manager

St George Community Housing; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Salary packaging

Wellbeing benefits

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Close to public transport

Job summary

St George Community Housing in Sydney is seeking a Senior Community Impact & Partnership Manager to lead SGCH's community programs, place-based initiatives and external partnerships. You will shape strategy and governance to deliver measurable social outcomes across NSW and VIC.

Reporting to the Head of Customer Voice, you will engage with government, funders and community organisations, build enduring relationships and lead a team to advance customer-centred, inclusive housing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social policy, business, public administration, social impact or a related discipline.
• Substantial leadership experience in complex programs or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead SGCH's portfolio of community programs, place-based initiatives and partnerships.
• Develop strategy, governance and investment priorities for social impact initiatives.
• Build high-value relationships with government, funders and community organisations.
• Oversee program design, evaluation and performance across portfolios.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in community development or related discipline

Job description

Senior Community Impact and Partnership Manager

St George Community Housing – Sydney CBD NSW

At SGCH, we believe everyone belongs.This is why our purpose,‘to create belonging’drives our commitment tobuild a team wherediversity, inclusion andconnectionare at theheartof what we do.

As a leadingnot-for-profitcommunity housing provider supporting over 12,000 customers across 7,000 homes in NSW and VIC, wecontinue toinvestin our people, our homes, and our communities. Guided by ourvalues–We Care, We Create, We Connect –we’vebuilt an inclusiveworkplaceby caring for one another,creatingand sharingnew ideas, and connecting authenticallyevery day,whereeveryonehas the opportunity togrow and thrive.

We are committed tofostering an inclusive environment andbuilding a team that reflects the diversity of the communities weconnect with. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and life experiences.If this role excites you butyou’renot sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply.Your passion and potential matter.

Join us in creating sustainable, connected communities whereeveryone feelsa sense of belonging and aempowered to thrive.

Whatweoffer

• Competitivepackage–35-hour work weekwith competitive and above Award pay
• NFP salary packaging–Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,500 for meals, entertainment and accommodation, and Novated leasing providing both convenience and savings
• High-growth environment–Realopportunities to grow your careerwithafocus oninternal promotions,inhouse learning and developmentandstudyassistancesupport
• Health and wellbeingbenefits-Corporate discounts with Flarefor everyday savings, Reward and Recognition program,access to a free 24/7Employee Assistance Program(EAP)for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave–12 weeks paid parental leaveand3 daysbonusannualleave
• Agile and innovative work practices–Hybrid work arrangements including work from home options, and modern,well-locatedoffices close to public transport

About the roleand about you

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Community Impact & Partnership Manager to lead SGCH's portfolio of customer and community programs, place-based initiatives and external partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of community impact at SGCH and influence outcomes that improve the lives of our customers and communities.

Reporting to the Head of Customer Voice, you will provide strategic leadership across SGCH's community programs, partnerships and placemaking initiatives. You will develop portfolio strategy, governance frameworks, investment priorities and evaluation approaches that ensure resources are directed towards initiatives delivering measurable social impact. You will work closely with senior leaders, government, community organisations and sector partners to identify opportunities, secure partnerships and ensure customer voice and community needs remain at the centre of decision-making.

To succeed in this role, you will be a strategic leader, with experiencenavigating complex stakeholder environments and bringinnovation to improve outcomes for customers and communities.

This is a permanentrole, requires travel to all SGCH office locations and portfolios asrequired.

Duties

• Lead the strategic direction of SGCH's community programs, place-based initiatives and partnership portfolio.
• Establish governance, performance and reporting frameworks that demonstrate impact and value.
• Build and maintain high-value relationships with government, funders, community organisations and sector stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue partnership, funding and growth opportunities that extend SGCH's community impact.
• Lead the design and evolution of programs, business cases and place-based initiatives aligned to customer and community needs.
• Oversee portfolio performance, financial management and impact evaluation to ensure sustainable outcomes.
• Lead a team of community program and partnership professionals, fostering capability, innovation and high performance.

Appointment is subject to standard pre-employment checks, such as working rights, employment references from previous managers, a National Police Check, and a health assessment.

If accessibility and adjustments are needed to apply for this role comfortably, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected. Please reach out to ****@sgch.com.au

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social policy, business, publicadministration, social impact or a related discipline, with substantial relevant leadershipexperience.
• Demonstrated extensive experience developing and leading complex program andpartnership portfolios, with a high level of responsibility for strategy, governance, investment planning, performance oversight, evaluation and continuous improvement across a major organisational function.
• Extensive knowledge of community services, social impact and relevant governmentand regulatory environments, supported by highly developed strategic, commercial andpolitical acumen. Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative andjudgement in resolving complex and sensitive issues, influence senior stakeholders,lead complex negotiations, develop significant business cases and provide authoritativeadvice with organisation-wide implications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees performing diverse and complex work,including setting functional priorities, allocating resources, developing capability andmaintaining accountability for outcomes. Highly developed financial, risk, change andstakeholder management capability, with a commitment to culturally safe, inclusive andcustomer-centred practice. Current unrestricted NSW driver licence.