Communications and Partnerships Officer - Professional Learning

Foundation House • Brunswick, OH

10h • $105,340 • Onsite

About The Position

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House) is a leading organization dedicated to providing specialist trauma-focused services to refugees, their families, and communities who have experienced torture and other traumatic events. The Practice Excellence Area is crucial in ensuring that services are delivered to the highest standard, aligning with the organization's purpose and priorities. This area leads the design and delivery of practice development support and programs for staff, as well as external training for the sector to promote trauma-informed care. It also coordinates quality improvement initiatives, performance measurement, and reporting to maintain a focus on practice excellence.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Communications, Public Relations, Adult Education, Social Work, Psychology)
• Skills in collaboration, negotiation, and partnership coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver targeted communications for varied audiences via multiple channels.
• Strong written communication skills including editing, proofreading, and ensuring adherence to style guides.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles to inform professional development design and development.
• Advanced software and computer skills that can be applied to resource design, communications and promotions, and online learning.
• Excellent file management/cataloguing skills.
• Ability to identify issues and implement practical, timely solutions (e.g. technical troubleshooting, process improvements).

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement marketing strategies to effectively promote professional learning activities to intended audiences, both within and outside Foundation House.
• Produce and distribute electronic communications to publicize the overall program and individual events, both within and outside Foundation House.
• Liaise with Foundation House Communications and Community and Sector Capacity Building teams regarding areas of potential overlap and development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and organisations, including universities and the health, education, community, and settlement sectors, to develop and promote professional learning and workforce development activities, including training, research, and student placements.
• Be the key contact for the Foundation House student placement program and tailored training enquiries, working closely with project partners to support successful delivery.
• Contribute to the development of eLearning modules, within online learning environments, including basic filming and editing.
• Maintain a physical and electronic library of VFST and external publications, AV, and online learning materials.

Benefits

• attractive remuneration package of $105,340 (pro-rata to 0.8 EFT) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree