Working at BGF is so much more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to supporting people living with HIV.
BGF is an equal opportunity employer, and persons with a lived experience of HIV are encouraged to apply for this position.
Current Vacancies:
Psychosocial Support Services Manager
An exciting opportunity exists for someone with excellent client relationship and employee management skills and experience to join BGF’s Client Services team in this senior role.
- Permanent full-time opportunity (76.0 hrs per fortnight)
- Access to flexible working arrangement (minimum 3 days a week in the office) and salary packaging
- Supportive and committed team
About the role:
Reporting to the Director, Client Services, Psychosocial Support Services Manager is a key member of BGF’s Client Services Leadership team and has accountabilities for all Psychosocial Support Services matters for our clients. The position manages a team which consists of Case Managers, Case Workers, Financial Counsellor and AOD Case Manager.
Your primary focus will be to manage a dedicated team of case workers and case managers to deliver quality services to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV. You will also be responsible for building strong relationships and referral pathways with service partners.
In summary, the Psychosocial Support Services Manager is accountable for:
- Client Support;
- Worker Management;
- Operational Management;
- Partner Relationship Management
About you
This is a hand-on role and you are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You are a trusted manager who has previously demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities within a not‐for‐profit organisation coupled with the following skills, qualification and experience:
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in a social work or in a similar relevant field, or extensive relevant experience complemented by accredited professional development
- Solid experience in Community Services;
- Strong management, leadership and organisational skills and sound experience in managing a team and providing supervision and performance management;
- A sound working knowledge of existing services in the fields of HIV, disability, AOD, mental health etc.;
- High-level computing expertise in particular, Microsoft Suit and healthcare software (Lumary desirable);
- Developed problem-solving skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Communication skills – clear articulation both in the written and spoken word;
- Ad hoc Reporting.
Desirable:
- Experience working with people with HIV
- Experience in strategic planning
- Knowledge and experience in NDIS
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Current, valid driver's license with an unblemished record
- Undergo a Police Record Check (arranged through BGF) and Working with Children Check
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued by the Australian Government (Due to the public funding arrangement we require all employees’ vaccination status to be ‘up-to-date’ including booster shot)
The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.
Further details on requirements found in the PD.
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.
A full Position Description is available HERE (Psychosocial Support Services Manager – April 2022)
Submit your application to bgf@bgf.org.au
Should you have any questions please contact Andrew Buchanan via email to bgf@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Thursday, 15 June 2022
Community Fundraising Coordinator
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Supportive and committed team
- Permanent, part-time role (4 days a week)
We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.
A rare and exciting opportunity exists for a person with excellent LGBTQIA+ community relations and organisational skills, to join our Marketing and Fundraising team.
About this role
You will support income growth, supporter acquisition and donor engagement through the delivery of BGF’s Community Fundraising program, with a particular focus on building relationships within the LGBTIQ+ community.
You will have responsibility for:
- Managing all aspects of the community fundraising program including - operations, logistics, reporting and acquittals;
- Identifying new opportunities to generate income from existing community partners and build relationships with new community-based organisations;
- Building strong relationships with key supporters including bars, clubs, dance groups, sporting groups, artists and individuals to maximise fundraising results;
- Providing support to BGF’s Events Coordinator where required in the set up and execution of BGF’s major annual events;
- Manage the organisation’s volunteering needs through an effective working relationship with a volunteer coordinator (a voluntary role).
This is a permanent, part-time role working 60.8 hours per fortnight (4 days a week), based in Surry Hills, Sydney.
About you
To meet the challenges of this role you hold a tertiary qualification in Events, Marketing or an allied field, and must address the following criteria:
Experience
- Sound experience in delivering planned community fundraising events;
- Proven track record in achieving predetermined objectives within the community fundraising sector;
- Proven expertise in working with social and digital media to achieve the organisation’s goals.
Skills
- Time management and meeting the deadlines;
- Effective negotiation and communication skills - clear articulation both in the written and spoken word;
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills;
- High-level computing expertise in particular in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Publisher and other Office 365 applications;
- Honed problem-solving skills;
- Attention to detail; and
- Numerate.
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Full right to live and work in Australia with no restrictions.
- The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment Criminal History Check arranged by BGF. In addition, due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations and NSW Health funding requirements of BGF, must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt.
The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.
Benefits & Culture
- Make a significant impact on the lives of people living with HIV;
- Much more than just a job – it is a rare opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals;
- Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
- A sector specific salary packaging available;
- Hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days a week in the office)
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.
A full Position Description is available HERE
Submit your application to bgf@bgf.org.au
Should you have any questions please contact Siobhan Reynolds, Director, Marketing & Fundraising via email to bgf@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Thursday 21 July 2022
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Should you be successful you will be required to complete a Working with Children and Criminal Record Check
Scheduling & Planning Coordinator
- Opportunity to make a difference
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Supportive and committed team
- Permanent, full-time role
We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation is looking to appoint a dynamic, proactive, passionate individual to a newly created role of Scheduling & Planning Coordinator within the Community Support Program team.
About this role
The Scheduling & Planning Coordinator is a key member of BGF's Community Support Program team. The Community Support Program is one of the five major service streams of the Client Services division.
Reporting to the Community Support Programs Manager, the position exists to ensure the optimal allocation of BGF resources (Community Support Workers etc.) when coordinating the care needs of BGF clients, thus ensuring the optimal delivery of support services to meet client needs.
The Scheduling & Planning Coordinator has responsibility for:
- Roster Management;
- Administration;
- Team Support; and
- Operations.
This is a newly created permanent, full-time role based in Surry Hills, Sydney.
About you
To meet the challenges of this role you hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or relevant experience complemented by in-service training, and must address the following criteria:
Experience
- Experience in rostering/scheduling/ workforce planning.
- Experience in customer service and coordination of services.
- Understanding of award requirements and how they impact service delivery.
- Understanding of the NDIS, person centred practices and participant goals/outcomes.
- Experience in providing advice and feedback.
- Experience working with people with HIV and/or in the disability and age care sector.
Skills
- Strong client liaison skills.
- A sound working knowledge of existing services in the fields of HIV, disability, mental health and government subsidies.
- Advanced skills in negotiating beneficial outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- High-level computing expertise in Microsoft Office 365 applications and CRM and scheduling support platforms.
- Developed problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Communication skills – clear articulation both in the written and spoken word.
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements.
- Full right to live and work in Australia with no restrictions.
- First Aid certificate and CPR.
- NDIS Worker check clearance.
- The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment Criminal History Check arranged by BGF. In addition, due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations and NSW Health funding requirements of BGF, must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt.
The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.
Benefits & Culture
- Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV.
- Much more than just a job – it is a rare opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
- A sector specific salary packaging available.
- Hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days a week in the office)
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the skills/knowledge, qualification and experience.
A full Position Description is available HERE
Submit your application to bgf@bgf.org.au
Should you have any questions please contact Moises Zamora Juarez, the Community Support Program Manager, via email to bgf@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Thursday 21 July 2022
Applications close: Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Should you be successful you will be required to complete a Working with Children and Criminal Record Check.
Community Support Worker
- Casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney
- Support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities
- Great benefits incl. EAP access and gaining experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community
We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.
About the role
This role is all about making a difference and helping people live independently through support in daily activities. BGF is looking to create a casual pool to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their communities.
The Community Support Worker requires sound experience engaging and assisting clients with their daily living skills. In this role you are a truly purpose-driven professional whose personal values are aligned to ours. You are a team player with positive collaborative attitude and treat everyone with respect.
More specifically, to be successful in this role you will:
- abide by BGF and Client Services team’s established policies, procedures and guidelines;
- work cooperatively and collaboratively with Community Support Program Coordinator achieve improved health and wellbeing outcomes for your clients;
- deliver high quality support services to meet the identified needs of BGF clients living in the community by performing a variety of duties including medication prompting, shopping, light cleaning, meal preparation, as well as taking clients to their appointments;
- help clients overcome social isolation;
- proactively develop and maintain client relationships that facilitate progress towards planned and agreed levels of independence and participation; and
- write case notes on client contact and outcomes for client record keeping purposes.
In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Certificate IV in Community Services (either completed or in progress)
- Current, valid driver's license with an unblemished record
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Provide or undergo a ‘Working with Children’ clearance
- The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment Criminal History Check arranged by BGF. In addition, due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations and NSW Health funding requirements of BGF, must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt.
Benefits & Culture
- Make a significant impact on the lives of PLHIV.
- Much more than just a job – it is a rare and great opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Casual opportunities to achieve your improved work-life balance, based in and around Sydney
- Great benefits incl. EAP access and gaining experiences through empowering people, their families and carers, and the wider community
How to apply
Please submit your current resume and a covering letter to Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au. Please read the full position description carefully and briefly explain why you think you are suitable for the role by addressing the key areas of responsibility.
Should you be selected for further consideration, we will be in touch with you.
A full Position Description is available HERE
Should you have any questions please contact Moises Zamora Juarez via email to moises.zamora@bgf.org.au
BGF is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages persons with a lived experience of HIV to apply.
Job posted on: Wednesday, 10 August 2022
Applications close: Sunday, 28 August 2022
Should you be successful you will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check
