Manager, The Orange Door, Western Melbourne

Job Description

Manager, The Orange Door, Western Melbourne Job posted: 13/01/2025 Job type: Full time Organisation: Family Safety Victoria Occupation: Community Services Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/615904R The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. The Orange Door Manager is a strategic and operational leadership position in each Support and Safety Hub. The Orange Door team will include a combination of staff employed by Family Safety Victoria (FSV), Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), Community Service Organisations (CSOs) and Aboriginal Services. Within this context, the Hub Manager will be responsible for managing the FSV staff in The Orange Door, including The Orange Door Support team and the Service System Navigator. The Hub Manager will also provide day-to-day operational leadership and support to The Orange Door Team, including Team Leaders, Practitioners and Practice Leaders, noting they will not have line management responsibility for these workers. Together with The Orange Door Team Leaders and Practice Leaders, the Hub Manager will play a key role in driving a culture of integrated practice and service delivery. They will be responsible for providing oversight for the integrated The Orange Door network; driving strong and positive partnerships across The Orange Door network and broader system interface; establishing systems and processes that support integrated The Orange Door service delivery and supporting the delivery of high quality, safe and effective service responses to Victorians seeking support and services through The Orange Door. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Work with the Hub Leadership Group and other relevant local stakeholders and governance groups to lead and contribute to strategic planning for The Orange Door and oversee change management initiatives to develop The Orange Door in line with the Statewide Concept. Providing operational oversight and accountability for integrated service delivery across The Orange Door workforce. Provide sound judgement and authoritative advice on risks, priorities and operational matters for consideration by the Hub Leadership Group and FSV. Manage the implementation of complex policy, systems and services across The Orange Door operations. Please open the position description to read more. All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr