ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIA We are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Over the years we’ve made significant progress for gender equality as we’ve gone through a number of evolutions, adapting to the ever-changing issues impacting women, young and old. We have evolved again and are transforming the way we operate. Our new 5-year strategy, the YWCA Evolve Strategy (YeS 2026), has recently been launched with a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.ABOUT THIS ROLE We are currently seeking a dedicated Client Participation & Lived Experience Manager to join our Service Delivery team in Melbourne. This is a part time (3 days per week) role with the option of a hybrid working arrangement.This newly created role reports to the General Manager Service Delivery and is part of an ongoing commitment by the organisation to enhance the participation and involvement of lived experience in service delivery and broader organisational activity.The role will support the strengthening of the skills and knowledge of service delivery staff in integrating lived experience into program delivery. This will be achieved by:Building capability of leadership for lived experience programsLeading team consultations to finalise our new strategy implementationEstablishment of a Peer Practice Exchange for existing programsContributing to a new lived experience program design and funding proposalsSupport project leader in the development of online training modules.ABOUT YOUThe ideal applicant will have:Tertiary qualification in Social Work or similar.Demonstrated experience supporting people with lived experience of homelessness or who are at risk of homelessnessKnowledge and expertise in Trauma Informed Practice and Recovery PrinciplesAbility to lead cultural and practice change in a service delivery environmentCurrent VIC Driver’s LicenceYou will be required to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements, which includes:Completion of a national criminal history checkA valid relevant state-based working with children permitProof of Covid-19 Vaccination, which includes Government recommended boosters Join our bold, inclusive and innovative team to make a real difference - lead the change. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 28 August 2022Position Description 42AUDMelbourne3000
YWCA Australia wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, live and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people as the custodians of the lands, seas and skies, with more than 60,000 years of wisdom, connection and relationship in caring for Country.
