Join our team as a Men's Wellbeing Coordinator!
Are you passionate about fostering positive mental health and wellbeing? We're seeking a dedicated Men's Wellbeing Coordinator to lead initiatives that support and empower men in our community. In this role, you'll design and implement programs that promote mental health awareness, provide resources for personal growth, and create a supportive environment for men to thrive.
If you're committed to making a difference and ready to lead positive change, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to enhancing men's wellbeing.
Organisational Profile
GEGAC is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation based on Gunaikurnai Country in Bairnsdale, Victoria. Consisting of about 160 staff, GEGAC is a Not for Profit organisation that delivers holistic services in the areas of Primary Health, Social Services, Elders & Disability and Early Childhood Education.
GEGAC is a child safe agency and has a zero tolerance of abuse or neglect of children and young people.
Position Purpose
The Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative (GEGAC) is seeking a motivated and culturally competent Coordinator for our newly established Men's Wellbeing Unit. The Coordinator will lead efforts to enhance the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal men in the region by developing, implementing, and overseeing culturally tailored programs and interventions that address critical health and wellbeing issues.
Reporting to the Executive Director Culture/Deputy CEO this position will liaise with a range of key stakeholders, including GEGAC staff, other providers, funders and most importantly community.
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, support and provide leadership to a staff team.
An ability to direct the team towards goal orientated intervention plans.
Demonstrated ability to develop programs and activities, including the prediction of various risks.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with members of the Aboriginal community and negotiate effectively at senior levels across relevant government and non-government organisations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective facilitation, negotiation, influencing skills, report writing, presentation skills and stakeholder management.
Proven ability to rethink ways of working to creatively solve problems, actively challenge existing ways of doing things and promoting open and constructive feedback.
Effective people management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and always remain neutral.
Sound program management skills and experience, including the monitoring and evaluation of standards and the ability to collect relevant data and meet program reporting requirements.
A strong desire to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal people to ensure that systemic issues which negatively impact on individuals and the community are addressed.
Awareness and recognition of Aboriginal culture.
A team orientated person who has a passion for working within an Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander environment.
Qualifications and Registrations Requirement (Essential or Desirable)
Valid Driver's License ESSENTIAL
Diploma or working towards in Aboriginal Health or equivalent ESSENTIAL
A person of Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander background ESSENTIAL
Significant knowledge of Aboriginal culture, lore, community, land and water ESSENTIAL
A satisfactory Working with Children Check and Fit2Work Police Check ESSENTIAL
Relevant experience in the health and well-being industry of at least five years DESIRABLE
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinated to align with mandatory vaccination directive applying to authorised workers ESSENTIAL
How to apply for this job
A copy of the position description can be obtained at GEGAC reception 03 5150 0700 or by emailing ******.
Click here to view the Position Description
Applicants must address the key selection criteria for shortlisting. Any applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.
Applications can also be emailed to ****** or posted to:
Human Resources Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative PO Box 634 Bairnsdale Vic 3875
Applications close 5pm Sunday, 6 October 2024.
No late applications will be considered (unless under exceptional circumstances).
A valid Working with Children Check and Police check is mandatory to work in this organisation.
This advertisement is pursuant to the 'special measures' provision at section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
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