- Part-time (80%), fixed term position until 30 June 2025
- Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Location
- HEO7 Classification Level
About the position
Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with funders, providing evidence-based advice, representing Rainbow Health Australia (RHA) in project meetings, and preparing relevant reports. The role involves leading consultations and needs assessments to develop and deliver tailored support for organisations, recruiting eligible organisations into the project, and guiding them in building the capability to meet the needs of LGBTIQ+ service users, volunteers, and staff.
The position also requires collaboration with accreditation providers to ensure smooth project delivery, including reporting, quality management, and fund distribution for subsidised accreditation. The project manager will offer specialist advice on content and strategy, maintain an in-depth knowledge of research related to LGBTIQ health and inclusive practices, and supervise project staff. Additionally, they will liaise with both internal and external stakeholders, including participating organisations, peak bodies, and funders, while engaging in research and knowledge translation to enhance RHA's advocacy efforts. The role also involves creating communications, such as newsletters, project updates, and annual reports.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- A relevant degree with two years of post-qualification experience with demonstrated extension of theories and principles; or four years of relevant industry experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience .
- Experience in the design and delivery of capability building programs for health and human services.
- Demonstrated understanding of key issues in LGBTIQ health and wellbeing, and preferably experience working in projects aimed at advancing LGBTIQ inclusion.
- Project administration and communications experience including coordination and secretariat support, newsletters, social media, project updates and reporting.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Senior Project Coordinator -Sector Engagement and Rainbow Tick.docx
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday, 5 January 2025
Recruitment Enquiries: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
