Manager, Prevention Coordination (VPS 6) - Ongoing

Respect Victoria (RV) is a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018. We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women in Victoria, and collaboratively work with stakeholders to provide state-wide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change. RV recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual people.

The role

The Manager, Prevention Coordination will lead implementation of the Community Saturation Model to deliver long term systemic change in the prevention of violence against women and family violence in Ballarat, and in future, other sites across Victoria. The Community Saturation Model is a place-based approach, underpinned by international evidence, that aims to “saturate” a geographical area with prevention and early intervention activities and programs, reinforced by community mobilisation and local leadership.

Directly managing a small Prevention Coordination team and leading a series of cross-organisation workstream teams, the Manager, Prevention Coordination will ensure that the Model is implemented according to the Strategy and Implementation Plan.

Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Policy and Impact, this role will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders across the Strategy, Policy and Impact directorate, Respect Victoria, the not-for-profit sector, government and other settings focused on preventing violence against women and family violence.

Key Accountabilities

Apply a project management framework in coordinating a Community Saturation Model including developing clear project plans and methodologies, consulting and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders, coordinating internal and external resources associated with the delivery of the project, monitoring progress and impact, contract and budget management, and identifying, consulting on and escalating risk.

Supervise, inspire and motivate staff, including leading the Prevention Coordination team to deliver the operational plan and strategic objectives of Respect Victoria.

Providing strategic leadership as a representative of Respect Victoria at a range of community forums including the co-design working group supporting the Ballarat Community Saturation Model.

Deliver specialist technical advice on primary prevention, community mobilisation and project management. Write briefings and reports and engage with the Executive and Leadership teams to support the aim and vision of Respect Victoria.

Liaise and build strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, and a range of stakeholders across the not-for-profit sector, government and other settings focused on preventing violence against women or family violence.

Key Selection criteria

Values: Alignment with the values of Respect Victoria and the Victorian Public Sector.

Role and organisational alignment: Relevant work experience and/or education; understanding and working knowledge of the prevention of family violence and violence against women sector and the whole of government operating environment.

Project Delivery: Translates evidence and strategy into programs or projects that enable achievement of outcomes required; Manages budgets, contracts and resources effectively; Defines governance e.g. success measures, roles and responsibilities, progress monitoring, required to manage risks and maximise probability of success. Considers historical, political and broader context to inform project direction and mitigate risk; Engages key stakeholders at senior levels; Balances the needs of clients, team, and the organisation.

Managing People: Holds self and team accountable to public sector values and agreed performance standards; Supports achievement of outcomes by anticipating and resolving issues; Establishes and implements actions to increase level of people engagement; Creates opportunities for recognising performance.

Partnering and Co-creation: Champions the importance of partnership through co-creation approaches; Brings people together to share resources, tools and case studies to build capability and confidence around co-design; Takes the lead in complex and high profile co-creation activities between government and community; Identifies potential issues and setbacks and is aware of the broader political, organisational and demographic landscape that may influence co-design, sharing expertise with others.

To Apply: A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (within two pages) in reference to the attached Position Description, and your resume through this website. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, contact the Director, Strategy, Policy and Impact at [email protected].