Victorian Generate Manager Position Available

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Generate is Oaktree Foundation's key university student engagement program that equips, develops and provokes young people to realise their potential to effect change. Running from March until October, Generate is a weekly program that teaches aid and development concepts, develops communication and project management skills, and empowers Generators to make a meaningful change in the world.

Piloted in 2008, Generate has empowered over 400 young people aged between 18 and 26 to make more than just small changes. In 2012, Generate will mobilise 250 university-aged students to actively campaign in their communities. Our aim is for Generate participants to become dedicated and effective agents of change, through exposure and engagement with these central tenets of the program.

As the Generate Manager in Victoria, you will be responsible for the coordination and the delivery of the program to an excellent standard.  This involves working with the National Generate Director and Curriculum Manager to deliver a slick, comprehensive and engaging 2012 curriculum, and build a dynamic and supportive cohort of young people.

In addition, the Generate Manager will also have the opportunity to lead, innovate and deliver activities unique to their state's Generate program, as well as facilitating activities designed by the National Curriculum Team that all states will be required to run.

Job Outline

Specifically, the Generate Manager is responsible for:

• Program Delivery - Working to fulfil the 5 Key Principles of Generate in weekly Generate sessions; practising sessions outside of meetings to then deliver in weekly Generate sessions according to National and State Learning activities
• Curriculum Creation - Working with the National Generate Director and National Generate Curriculum Manager in critiquing the curriculum, and in particular, developing modules to achieve State Learning activities
• Recruitment - Working with the Victorian State Director to recruit a team of facilitators and lead their induction into Oaktree and Generate
• Training - Providing facilitators with training opportunities; and supporting facilitators to learn and deliver the curriculum to a high standard
• Participant Support - Mentoring and directing participants throughout their seven month journey from mid March to mid October
• Team Ownership - Build a sense of community by arranging opportunities for social interaction and networking; and
• Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty

In addition, the Generate Manager is also an important part of the State Management Team. (SMT), and as such, is also responsible for:

• Working with the SMT to lead, develop and uphold Oaktree Victoria's professional image and culture
• Incorporate both the National and State Strategic Plans into the development of the Generate program; and
• Commit to regular feedback, learning and support of programs as determined by the SMT.

Skills required

• Extensive experience and skill in facilitation and team building
• High level of personal organisation and efficiency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work as part of team and autonomously as required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take on board constructive criticism when required Vision and passion, integrity and humility; and
• A commitment to the values and mission of Oaktree.

Time Commitment

• 15-20 hours per week - including emails, phone calls and team meetings
• This is inclusive of 8 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the State Management Team, State Director, National Generate Director, the State and National Generate Teams, and the weekly Generate sessions
• We are looking for individuals who can make a two year commitment to the position, however this may be negotiated
• Attend bi-annual National Generate Retreats; and
• Participation in Oaktree programs and projects.

To Apply

All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV of no more than 4 pages
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

• Oaktree Foundation main website - www.theoaktree.org
• Schools4Schools program website - www.schools4schools.org

Lodging an Application

Applications close 5pm Friday September 16^th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time at h.lamb@theoaktree.org.

All applicants will be notified of their progress shortly following the close of applications. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews during the week commencing 19^th September, and the successful candidate would be expected to be available to begin training and induction during October.

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Generate is Oaktree Foundation's key university student engagement program that equips, develops and provokes young people to realise their potential to effect change. Running from March until October, Generate is a weekly program that teaches aid and development concepts, develops communication and project management skills, and empowers Generators to make a meaningful change in the world.

Piloted in 2008, Generate has empowered over 400 young people aged between 18 and 26 to make more than just small changes. In 2012, Generate will mobilise 250 university-aged students to actively campaign in their communities. Our aim is for Generate participants to become dedicated and effective agents of change, through exposure and engagement with these central tenets of the program.

As the Generate Manager in Victoria, you will be responsible for the coordination and the delivery of the program to an excellent standard.  This involves working with the National Generate Director and Curriculum Manager to deliver a slick, comprehensive and engaging 2012 curriculum, and build a dynamic and supportive cohort of young people.

In addition, the Generate Manager will also have the opportunity to lead, innovate and deliver activities unique to their state's Generate program, as well as facilitating activities designed by the National Curriculum Team that all states will be required to run.

Job Outline

Specifically, the Generate Manager is responsible for:

• Program Delivery - Working to fulfil the 5 Key Principles of Generate in weekly Generate sessions; practising sessions outside of meetings to then deliver in weekly Generate sessions according to National and State Learning activities
• Curriculum Creation - Working with the National Generate Director and National Generate Curriculum Manager in critiquing the curriculum, and in particular, developing modules to achieve State Learning activities
• Recruitment - Working with the Victorian State Director to recruit a team of facilitators and lead their induction into Oaktree and Generate
• Training - Providing facilitators with training opportunities; and supporting facilitators to learn and deliver the curriculum to a high standard
• Participant Support - Mentoring and directing participants throughout their seven month journey from mid March to mid October
• Team Ownership - Build a sense of community by arranging opportunities for social interaction and networking; and
• Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty

In addition, the Generate Manager is also an important part of the State Management Team. (SMT), and as such, is also responsible for:

• Working with the SMT to lead, develop and uphold Oaktree Victoria's professional image and culture
• Incorporate both the National and State Strategic Plans into the development of the Generate program; and
• Commit to regular feedback, learning and support of programs as determined by the SMT.

Skills required

• Extensive experience and skill in facilitation and team building
• High level of personal organisation and efficiency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work as part of team and autonomously as required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take on board constructive criticism when required Vision and passion, integrity and humility; and
• A commitment to the values and mission of Oaktree.

Time Commitment

• 15-20 hours per week - including emails, phone calls and team meetings
• This is inclusive of 8 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the State Management Team, State Director, National Generate Director, the State and National Generate Teams, and the weekly Generate sessions
• We are looking for individuals who can make a two year commitment to the position, however this may be negotiated
• Attend bi-annual National Generate Retreats; and
• Participation in Oaktree programs and projects.

To Apply

All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV of no more than 4 pages
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

• Oaktree Foundation main website - www.theoaktree.org
• Schools4Schools program website - www.schools4schools.org

Lodging an Application

Applications close 5pm Friday September 16^th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time at h.lamb@theoaktree.org.

All applicants will be notified of their progress shortly following the close of applications. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews during the week commencing 19^th September, and the successful candidate would be expected to be available to begin training and induction during October.

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Generate is Oaktree Foundation's key university student engagement program that equips, develops and provokes young people to realise their potential to effect change. Running from March until October, Generate is a weekly program that teaches aid and development concepts, develops communication and project management skills, and empowers Generators to make a meaningful change in the world.

Piloted in 2008, Generate has empowered over 400 young people aged between 18 and 26 to make more than just small changes. In 2012, Generate will mobilise 250 university-aged students to actively campaign in their communities. Our aim is for Generate participants to become dedicated and effective agents of change, through exposure and engagement with these central tenets of the program.

As the Generate Manager in Victoria, you will be responsible for the coordination and the delivery of the program to an excellent standard.  This involves working with the National Generate Director and Curriculum Manager to deliver a slick, comprehensive and engaging 2012 curriculum, and build a dynamic and supportive cohort of young people.

In addition, the Generate Manager will also have the opportunity to lead, innovate and deliver activities unique to their state's Generate program, as well as facilitating activities designed by the National Curriculum Team that all states will be required to run.

Job Outline

Specifically, the Generate Manager is responsible for:

• Program Delivery - Working to fulfil the 5 Key Principles of Generate in weekly Generate sessions; practising sessions outside of meetings to then deliver in weekly Generate sessions according to National and State Learning activities
• Curriculum Creation - Working with the National Generate Director and National Generate Curriculum Manager in critiquing the curriculum, and in particular, developing modules to achieve State Learning activities
• Recruitment - Working with the Victorian State Director to recruit a team of facilitators and lead their induction into Oaktree and Generate
• Training - Providing facilitators with training opportunities; and supporting facilitators to learn and deliver the curriculum to a high standard
• Participant Support - Mentoring and directing participants throughout their seven month journey from mid March to mid October
• Team Ownership - Build a sense of community by arranging opportunities for social interaction and networking; and
• Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty

In addition, the Generate Manager is also an important part of the State Management Team. (SMT), and as such, is also responsible for:

• Working with the SMT to lead, develop and uphold Oaktree Victoria's professional image and culture
• Incorporate both the National and State Strategic Plans into the development of the Generate program; and
• Commit to regular feedback, learning and support of programs as determined by the SMT.

Skills required

• Extensive experience and skill in facilitation and team building
• High level of personal organisation and efficiency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Ability to work as part of team and autonomously as required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to take on board constructive criticism when required Vision and passion, integrity and humility; and
• A commitment to the values and mission of Oaktree.

Time Commitment

• 15-20 hours per week - including emails, phone calls and team meetings
• This is inclusive of 8 hours of meetings, including regular weekly meetings with the State Management Team, State Director, National Generate Director, the State and National Generate Teams, and the weekly Generate sessions
• We are looking for individuals who can make a two year commitment to the position, however this may be negotiated
• Attend bi-annual National Generate Retreats; and
• Participation in Oaktree programs and projects.

To Apply

All applicants are required to submit:

• A current CV of no more than 4 pages
• 2 referees (written or provided)
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills.

For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:

• Oaktree Foundation main website - www.theoaktree.org
• Schools4Schools program website - www.schools4schools.org

Lodging an Application

Applications close 5pm Friday September 16^th 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time at h.lamb@theoaktree.org.

All applicants will be notified of their progress shortly following the close of applications. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews during the week commencing 19^th September, and the successful candidate would be expected to be available to begin training and induction during October.

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