Partnership Manager (12 month contract)
JOB ADVERTISMENT - DECEMBER 2024
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV).
We are looking for an experienced Partnership Manager to join our passionate & dedicated team.
About us
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is the peak body for Victorian foster carers. For over 30 years, the FCAV as a carer-led, not-for-profit organisation, has been working towards better outcomes for foster carers and the children and young people in their care.
Foster care is the backbone of the Victorian response to protective intervention for children and young people at risk. Foster carers are the volunteers providing a home, family life, and care to children and young people who are unable to live with their birth family for a variety of reasons. Many of these children have suffered traumatic events and the role of our foster carers is critical and complex in providing a safe and healing environment for children and young people to reach their full potential.
The Foster Care Association is here to provide information, support and advocacy directly to all Victorian foster families. Our work directly impacts the care provided to the thousands of Victorian children and young people in foster care by providing:
Carer Support Service - free, independent advice and support to foster carers.
Carer Assistance Program - free, confidential therapeutic support to foster carers.
Advocating on behalf of foster carers to government, their agencies, in the sector and the community.
Community building - as the only centralised body for all foster carers in the state; providing forums and carer events.
Providing carer news and updated information through our comprehensive website & regular newsletters
The Foster Care Association represents all foster carers across Victoria. In tandem with one-to-one support we provide to individual foster carers, our role as a membership Association is to advocate for vital improvements to the foster care system. Our current member database consists of over 4,300 carers and the wider sector and community. The Foster Care Association is mandated to strengthen Victoria’s investment in greater recognition, respect and resources for foster carers, the volunteers who every day and every night make a difference in the lives of Victoria’s children and young people.
OUR MISSION
As the peak body in Victoria, we are the united voice of foster carers, advocating for systemic improvements, building productive partnerships and nurturing respectful relationships.
We champion foster carers that they may be recognised and valued for their role in the lives of children and young people in care, and deliver a full range of information and support services to meet carers’ needs at all points in their care journey.
OUR VALUES
Advocacy
Dignity
Integrity
Creativity
Connecting
BENEFITS AND CULTURE
Based in Abbotsford, close to public transport
Flexible working arrangements with WFH opportunities
Salary Packaging incentives
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional day off for your Birthday!
POSITION SUMMARY
This role is suited to a hands-on fundraising professional, instrumental in developing and nurturing relationships with major donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations to increase revenue for the FCAV.
You will be instrumental in building a sustainable fundraising income and achieving strategic objectives to diversify revenue streams. Your role involves enhancing FCAV’s reputation as a ‘partner of choice’.
The Partnership Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer and will be based at the FCAV Office, located at Greenwood Street, Abbottsford.
This contract position is 3 days (22.8 hrs) per week, for 12 months, commencing as soon as possible.
Office hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday, days of work can be negotiated with the CEO.
The current hourly pay rate is $49.28. Annual Package is $65,147 (inclusive of compulsory 11.5% Superannuation), based on Level 5 – Pay Point 1 of the Social and Community Services Award.
The successful applicant’s knowledge and experience will include:
Experience in a similar role
Developing strategies for partnership growth and integration
Identifying and negotiating deals with new partners
Overseeing partnership performance and ensuring alignment with business goals
Experience in fundraising, social media, corporate partnerships, philanthropy or sponsorships
Exceptional verbal and written skills and excellent communication skills
Experience in developing a partnerships strategy specific to an organisation is desirable
Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or government experience is desirable
How to apply
To be considered for the role, applicants are required to provide a resume and cover letter, addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.
Click here for a copy of the position description, email admin@fcav.org.au, or call the Chief Executive Officer to discuss the role on 03 9416 4292.
Applications close 5:00pm, Monday 27 January 205. Email applications to admin@fcav.org.au.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo satisfactory pre-employment checks, including two referees, a Police Check and a Working With Children Check.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
