Economic Pathways Program Manager

• Manage a program focused on increasing the rate of employment for recently arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants in South West Sydney.
• Improve the settlement prospects for recently arrived refugees and humanitarian entrants through structured economic pathways in their local communities.
• Join a value driven and positive impact organisation, supporting vulnerable members of the community.
• Maximum term to June 2025
• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Tax Free Benefits

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.  The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your new role:

This contract, full-time role based in Auburn will implement the objectives of the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration Program (EPRI) by providing skills development, training, work placements and job opportunities to refugees and humanitarian entrants in South West Sydney.  Your role will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders including Vinnies Retail and Logistics teams, TAFE, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), ethno-specific communities and Migrant Resource Centres to improve employment prospects to recently arrived humanitarian entrants.

Your responsibilities: 

• Promote and market the objectives of the EPRI program by networking with TAFE, training organisations and ethno-specific communities.
• Manage the delivery of the program, focusing on generating positive outcomes for refugees and humanitarian entrants in South West Sydney.
• To enrol and engage with participants to take part in the EPRI program.
• Integrate ESL courses to be part of the work preparedness strategy.
• Support key stakeholders by coordinating various activities related to skills development and employment.
• Mentor participants to develop work preparedness i.e. job seeking skills including resume writing, interview techniques.
• Record/collect and analyse data and report on outcomes of the program by utilising the Data Exchange System.

 To be successful, you will need: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and/or experience in program management, community development or equivalent/associated discipline related to the role.
• Understanding of the barriers and experiences of Refugee and Humanitarian entrants.
• Knowledge of the employment training sector and transition pathways.
• Ability to plan and facilitate individual programs assisting participants to achieve goals in line with the EPRI program objectives.
• Proven ability to review and analyse data and analytics for effective reporting and decision-making.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed knowledge and skills in using MS Office Suite.

If you have questions about this role, please email the Change and Development Manager on veselinka.sekulic@vinnies.org.au, quoting: Economic Pathways Program Manager /VIN3098.

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. Submit your application with a resume and responses to the role-specific criteria on the Position Description    Our Recruitment process.

    St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.