POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Transitions Project OfficerIssue / Review Date: December 2015Department: Community and Language ServicesResponsible To: Program Manager – Community Services Responsible For: 1-2 volunteers

Organisational Context

“Vicdeaf’s vision – Our clients and our community live in an accessible, inclusive society with equal opportunity in all areas of life”

The Victorian Deaf Society (Vicdeaf) provides information, programs, skills development and education to over 16,000 deaf and hard of hearing adults each year through its diverse range of services across Victoria.

Established in 1884, Vicdeaf is a progressive community service organisation that provides relevant, responsive and accessible services so that people who are deaf or hard of hearing can enjoy equal opportunities across all areas of life.

The Community and Language Services department is responsible for awareness and training programs, information resources, online and print communications, various community activities and the provision of interpreting and communication services through Auslan Connections.

Position PurposeThe Transitions Project Coordinator is responsible for delivering the 2016 Transitions Workshops. The Project Coordinator will work the equivalent of one day per week until end of June 2016. The Project Coordinator will have two regular volunteers to support the project’s KPIs:

Transitions Project Volunteer Livestream & IT Support Volunteer

The Transitions Project Volunteer will volunteer maximum one day per week alongside with the Project Coordinator to manage administrative tasks prior to and during the workshops. The Livestream & IT Support Volunteer will undergo training with IT Coordinator prior to the workshops. During the workshops, the Volunteer will coordinate livestreaming and provide additional IT support when required.

KRA: Project ManagementManage and deliver the assigned funded project.

Actions Performance Indicators Develop Project Plan to deliver Transitions

Project and liaise with Project Manager. Organise and coordinate all workshops for

2016 Liaise and partner with key organisations to

support the workshops Liaise with educational departments and

students Supervise and delegate administrative tasks to

Transitions Project Volunteer

Project Plan is signed off with Project Manager Workshops achieve all KPIs Continual review of Project Plan with Project

Manager Final report and expenditure completed and

acquitted by end of June 2016

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Coordinate time and support for the Livestream & IT Support Volunteer

Regularly meet with Project Manager to review Project Plan

Complete final report and expenditure to acquit the project.

KRA: Additional Duties Undertake additional duties in accordance with role expectations

Actions Performance Indicators Actively participate and contribute in team

meetings. Participate in training and personal

development activities Take an active role in creating a safe and

healthy work environment. Perform duties in accordance with relevant

Vicdeaf policies and procedures.

Meeting interaction and participation Performance appraisals are undertaken on an

annual basis and a training and development plan generated from this process.

Occupational Health and Equal Employment Legislation policies and associated procedures are read and understood.

Privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Core Values Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Diversity and Excellence

Job Competencies Project management skills. Strong relationship and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to provide the highest level of customer service. Well developed organisational and time management skills. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written). Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of Deaf and hard of hearing community. Well developed ability to summarise information in accessible format for community access. Auslan skills.

Personal Competencies Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Structured approach to work with a focus on improvement. Excellent networking skills and interest in meeting and working with groups of people. Ability and willingness to learn new concepts. Positive and flexible nature able to deal with a wide range of people and situations. Proven team player but demonstrated competency to work independently. Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines. Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity when dealing with sensitive information.

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Key Interfaces Community & Language Services Marketing and Development Relevant Vicdeaf staff, managers and CEO (include SensWide Employment and hearservice) Deaf and hard of hearing clients Deaf and hard of hearing organisations Corporate and community groups and organisations General public

I have read and understood the requirements of this position. I understand that my employment is based the position outlined above and adherence to Vicdeaf policies and procedures.

Staff Member: Date:

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