Senior Project Officer

Hawthorn East |  Fixed Term Contract until June 30 2022, part time hours

• Work for a Leading Not-for-Profit Organisation
• Great Working Environment and Salary Packaging Benefits

We currently have an exciting employment opportunity for a passionate and experienced PSenior Project Officer to join our team at our Support Office. The successful candidate will join our close-knit Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing team. This position is a temporary full time role and we can provide flexibility for the right candidates.

The Senior Project Officer, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (The Centre), is responsible for the supporting the leadership of the Centre and delivery of the objectives agreed with the Department of Health under the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the oversight of general service delivery – including supporting policy, design and delivery of initiatives that support the provision of inclusive services in aged care.

• Manage projects relating to delivery of training, workshops and events.

• Contribute to monitoring and reporting requirements twice a year to the Department of Health on progress made with program objectives.

• Collaborate effectively as part of the PICAC Alliance, building and maintaining partnerships that foster success.

• Build and maintain relationships with Department of Health Officers and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

• Deliver an advisory function in this specialised area of expertise.

• Contribute effectively to a variety of external advisory committees and advocate on behalf of older Australians from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

   

What we want from you

• Experience in leading a detailed program of work in a specialised field, preferably as part of a Centre of Excellence/Expertise or similar
• Expertise and some knowledge of issues experienced by older Victorians and communities from CALD backgrounds
• Experience of advocacy and advisory services on behalf of disadvantaged individuals and communities
• Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Ability to collaborate and network in complex partnership arrangements
• Experience in leading policy and resource development
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, budgeting, reporting and time management skills
• Understanding of contemporary approaches to learning and building capability

Benefits with Benetas:

• A safe and supportive work environment where people are valued and encouraged to share their ideas
• A strong learning culture where you are in the driver’s seat of your ongoing professional development
• Rewarding work that supports our clients to have a positive experience of ageing
• Working in a trusted and values based organisation focused on quality and growth
• Competitive Salary (with salary packaging and meal & entertainment benefits)

Benetas is dedicated to supporting older Victorians, their friends and carers, through a range of aged care and in-home services. We care about our people’s health and wellbeing and invest significantly in their development. We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply. Benetas is a recognised leader in Gender Equality, having been awarded an Employer of Choice citation for 15 years in a row.

How to apply 

To view the position description and apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking Apply Now. Please note we may consider applications on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a National Police Check. All Applicants must have valid working rights, and all employees are required to be immunised with the Influenza Vaccination.