Manager (mat leave) 

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Part-time, 25 hours a week 

Late Jan/Early Feb 2025 – early Nov 2025 

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Do you want to contribute to progressive social change, develop community and create spaces that foster connection? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that are focused on asset-based models for changing the landscape and making an impact? Have you got experience managing people, a facility, grant contracts, evaluation processes and key stakeholder partnerships? Do you have qualities which enable you to lead with latitude, challenge and a whole heart? 

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Come and join our team at Vic Park Community Centre! 

 

About the Organisation 

Vic Park Community Centre is a little place with a big heart, a neighbourhood hub where people can collaborate, imagine and thrive. It is located next to Macmillan Park and offers a regular program of activities for all ages as well as spaces for hire to host your own events. 

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The Centre holds: a weekly multicultural playgroup, local initiatives, creative workshops, kids after school clubs in music-maths-languages and more - a range of life wide education sessions such as parenting seminars, sustainability at home and mental health training. Cultural meals, dance classes and a variety of diverse meet ups, and social groups - supporting a caring and connected community. 

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We are a proud, thirty-year-old organisation with a uniquely creative slant. The staff, board and volunteers have a broad range experience across social impact, education, the arts, participatory culture, community organising and youth work. As a not for profit, all our income is reinvested in the running of the Centre and our consistent fundraising allows us to offer special programs such as Noongar Language After School and STEM club.  

 

About the Role 

This role is responsible for the direction, operations and compliance of the organisation. It is supported by a voluntary board of management and 4 key staff roles including: a Community Development Coordinator, Admin and Facilities Officer, Bookkeeper and a Centre Cleaner.

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The Manager drives the ethos and strategic vision of VPCC through intentional programming and partnership development, engagement with community and key stakeholders, maintaining and seeking sustainable funding streams and keeping on top of legislation and compliance through reporting and guidance from our peak body Linkwest. 

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The position is dynamic, challenging and fulfilling offering opportunities for invention, collaboration and purpose-driven work within a context which is established, energetic and constantly evolving. 

 

Requirements of the Role

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Essential experience: 

• People management 

• Organisational leadership 

• Financial management 

• Grant and tender research, writing and management 

• Project management 

• Knowledge of Asset Based Community Development approaches and methods for grassroots community engagement/building 

• Knowledge of access and inclusion practices and protocols 

 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SpacetoCo, Xero, META platforms, Canva and Humanitix 

• Experience with sponsorship, philanthropy and alternative fundraising 

 

What we offer: 

• Flexibility around days and hours 

• An enthusiastic, passionate and committed team doing socially impactful work 

• A strong connection, relationships and rapport with local community and partners 

• A culture of learning that actively supports experimentation, reflection and professional development opportunities 

• SCHADS Award, Level 5.1 

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Handover: late Jan/early Feb 2025

Leave period starts: Monday 10 Feb

Leave period ends: Monday 10 Nov

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Applications close: midnight: Monday 2 Dec 2024

Interviewees notified by: Wednesday 4 Dec

Interviews: Monday 9 Dec

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Pls review the job description below before applying.

Applications must include a cover letter/introductory email (max 500w) and current CV.

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All enquiries and applications to: Kerri Jefferis manager@vicparkcc.org.au​