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VCOSS is a committed equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create an environment where everybody is free to be themselves and supported to succeed.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, family or parental status, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs, disability or health.
We actively celebrate diversity among our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, and people with a disability. People from unique or diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.
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Director of Community and Sector Development
The role of Director, Community and Sector Development works closely with the VCOSS CEO and other senior leaders to strategically lead a priority portfolio aimed at strengthening community control and bolstering community sector foundations (e.g. policy, regulatory, systems, workforce development and leadership), collective impact and future sustainability.
This includes:
- Thought leadership and vision regarding the state and future of Victoria’s community sector
- Delivery of community, organisation and workforce development projects and initiatives
- Executive Officer, Victorian Skills Authority Industry Advisory Group for care industries
- Research and advocacy on priority issues such as regulation, funding and conditions, sector impact
- Management of sector/government forums and VCOSS member networks, conferences, and events
- Development of new opportunities and revenue streams to expand VCOSS’ community engagement and sector strengthening activities
Two Principal Policy Advisor positions:
* Social Justice and Inclusion
* Economic Justice and Sustainability
Working closely with the Director of Policy and Advocacy, the Principal Policy Advisors are pivotal senior roles in VCOSS’s policy development and advocacy team. With a strong focus on staff and project management as well as stakeholder relations, the Principal Policy Advisors will lead a small team of policy advisory staff to generate high-quality policy and advocacy outputs – including policy analysis, submissions, research reports, advocacy plans/strategies and campaign content – to strengthen VCOSS’ influence and capacity to achieve positive social change.
As a member of the VCOSS management team, both Principal Policy Advisors will have responsibility for delivering a range of strategic initiatives to support VCOSS’ policy and advocacy objectives, as well as embedding a culture of continuous improvement and professional development of their team. The positions will act as a key VCOSS contact for government, VCOSS members and other stakeholders.
VCOSS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, and we pay respect to Elders and Ancestors. Our business is conducted on sovereign, unceded Aboriginal land. The VCOSS offices are located on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung land in central Naarm.