Hope Street Youth and Family Services

Hope Street currently has the following career opportunities for people to join one of our teams:

Melton, Team Leader (Youth Refuge Service)
Brunswick, Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Melton, Team Leader (Youth Refuge Service)

Full-time 12-month contract position
Classification: Level 5, SCHCADS

Opportunity to work in a new purpose-built youth refuge in Melton close to public transport
NFP salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free

If you can lead, motivate and support your team to deliver effective services to young people in a crisis accommodation setting, we want to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity for a positive and dedicated individual to join our Leadership Team and hold responsibility for the day to day operations of our purpose-built First Response Youth Refuge in Melton.

In this role you will:

provide leadership and direction to the crisis accommodation team: 6 residential youth workers and 2 case managers;
establish a culture of service excellence where optimal outcomes for young people are achieved;
through reporting to and with the oversight of the Programs Manager, ensure compliance in all operational areas including service delivery, risk management and quality improvement.

Join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a high-performing team achieving quality outcomes in the community.

About You

You have a Bachelor Degree qualification in Youth Work, Social Work, Family Therapy, Psychology, or other health/welfare related qualifications.
You are an experienced team leader with strong people management skills and pride yourself on your ability to deliver effective client-centred services to young people in crisis within a case management framework and therapeutic approaches within a multi-disciplinary team.
You have great relationship-building skills which have seen you motivate a team to achieve quality outcomes.
You have highly-developed communication skills at all levels, particularly in active listening, negotiation, problem solving and report writing.
You will also have strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications and Case Management software.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Melton, Team Leader (Youth Refuge Service)

Enquiries

Applications

Hope Street encourages applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Citshela Ndlovu, Programs Manager (North West), a statement addressing the key selection criteria, and your resume.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.

Applications are to be emailed using the subject line Att: Citshela Ndlovu, Programs Manager (North West) - Melton, Team Leader (Youth Refuge Service) application via Hope Street Website to by midnight on Sunday 08 November 2020.

Note: successful applicants will need to undergo the following checks and licences:

National Police check
Current Working With Children Check
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

Brunswick, Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Part-time position (0.8 EFT), 60.8 hours per fortnight
Classification: SCHCADS Award 2010, SACS Level 7 Pay Point 1 to 3 ($47.88 to $49.87)

Small NFP in an exciting growth phase
Opportunity to work on dynamic projects and influence the organisations strategic direction
NFP salary packaging up to $18,450 of your salary tax free

If you are a vibrant, passionate, and motivated Business Partnerships Professional looking to work in an evolving NFP with exciting growth, we want to hear from you!

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will have a strategic focus to build and maintain existing partnerships. You will also identify and develop new partnerships and business opportunities that further the goals of Hope Street through local communities, governments, trusts and foundations, research opportunities and joint initiatives.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Establishing, nurturing and coordinating business partnerships with philanthropic trusts and foundations;
Seeking new partnerships with external agencies/organisations and collaborating with key stakeholders within local communities;
Securing funds and project managing new initiatives; and
Strategically promoting and positioning Hope Street within the wider community, enhancing and harnessing opportunities for growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you can have a real impact and be part of a high-performing team achieving quality outcomes in the community.

The position is located in Brunswick close to public transport and urban cafes. At present you will be required to work from home until COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

About You

You have a Bachelor’s degree qualification in Business/Marketing/Communications/Fundraising or related field.
You have worked in a similar role in a not for profit and have an understanding of the external issues relevant to the role/organisation.
You have highly-developed conceptual, strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills and have outstanding leadership, management and communication skills.
You pride yourself on your excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships and engage stakeholders at all levels including donors, community members, and senior government officials in a professional and social environment.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Brunswick, Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Enquiries

Please contact Donna Bennett, CEO, on 0412 674 694 if you have any questions about the role.

Applications

Hope Street encourages applications from qualified candidates from a diverse range of racial, social, cultural, gender and disability backgrounds that reflect our community.

Please provide a cover letter addressed to Donna Bennett, CEO, a statement addressing the key selection criteria, and your resume.

Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be shortlisted.

Applications are to be emailed using the subject line Att: Donna Bennett, CEO, Brunswick, Business Development and Partnerships Manager application via Hope Street Website to by midnight on Wednesday 04 November 2020.

Note: successful applicants will need to undergo the following checks and licences:

National Police check
Current Working With Children Check
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence

For any other employment opportunities to join one of our teams at Hope Street, please refer to the following websites:

Careers

Melton, Team Leader (Youth Refuge Service)

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Enquiries

Applications