The Program Coordinator will support ABV’s Resilient Regions Program in East Gippsland, 4 days per week focusing on strengthening disaster and economic resilience in Gippsland, Victoria. One of the key program activities is the deployment of ABV’s Skilled Business Professionals (SBPs) to support community organisations in the region. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and community organisations (Aboriginal corporations, corporates, businesses, groups, industry associations and governmental agencies) to assist in the development and execution of community-led initiatives.

A critical aspect of this role may involve supporting other organisations in the region during a natural disaster as a short-term secondment, to foster collaborative action in disaster-prone areas.

The program will be underpinned by a research project undertaken by Deakin University into the role of businesses in disaster preparedness and recovery.

The objectives of this role are to:

• Deliver the program outcomes.
• Develop and sustain a sound, collaborative working relationship with ABV’s Program and Engagement teams, the communities and stakeholders relevant to the program.
• Develop and strengthen community relationships with local/regional networks to support long-term sustainable outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in community development, social work, project/program management, business administration, or similar field.
• Three or more years’ experience in program coordination and /or program management, preferably in community-led initiatives or disaster management.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Competency in online collaboration within a broader organisation team.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team, with flexibility for out-of-hours work and travel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to achieve buy-in from all stakeholders and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timeframes, troubleshoot, and meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Ability to support community organisations with planning for effective community disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Desired requirements

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and approaches.
• Experience in community engagement, mediation, facilitation, diplomacy and/or advocacy or a closely related field.
• Experience in volunteer management.
• Experience working with communities in Gippsland, preferably in East Gippsland region.