Are you: (1) An accomplished project manager of complex, community change projects with experience delivering outcomes using an iterative design/test/learn approach? (2) Energised by coordinating and motivating a cross-functional team to achieve project milestones on time and to a high quality? (3) Committed to expanding what we know about effective, intersectional approaches to primary prevention of family violence and violence against women?
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 Project Manager will coordinate the implementation of the Ballarat Community Saturation Model (BCSM) initiative, aimed at delivering long term systemic change in the prevention of violence against women and family violence in Ballarat. The Community Saturation Model is a place-based approach, underpinned by international evidence, that aims to “saturate” a geographical area with mutually reinforcing prevention and early intervention activities, facilitated by community mobilisation and local leadership. In the future, other sites across Victoria may adopt the Community Saturation Model approach, and this role would provide project management to those sites.
The Project Manager will ensure that the initiative is implemented successfully in alignment to the Implementation Plan, and is delivered on time and within budget. The role is responsible for the development and coordination of workplans across the cross-functional team, utilising a project management platform to plan, monitor and report on progress. Reporting to the Manager, Prevention Coordination, this role will work with a range of stakeholders across the Strategy, Policy and Impact directorate, RV, the not-for-project sector, government, community groups and other settings focused on preventing violence against women and family violence.
Key Accountabilities
* Project manage the implementation of the BCSM as outlined in the Implementation Plan, utilising project management expertise and knowledge of best practice project management frameworks, tools and methods
* Develop clear workplans in consultation and collaboration with team members, facilitating weekly WIPs to monitor progress, and coordinate cross-functional team work to deliver on the Implementation Plan efficiently and effectively
* Provide the governance groups that oversee the design and implementation of the BCSM with secretariat support and coordinate briefing papers
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, violence against women and the whole of government operating environment
Project Delivery: Translates strategies into programs/projects that enables achievement of outcomes required
Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more clients or stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships
Critical thinking and problem solving: Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues
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 Manager, Prevention Coordination at hr@respectvictoria.vic.gov.au