• Part time, fixed term to February 2027 (30.4 hours per week)
• Manage established programs while driving innovation and growth
• Senior leadership role within the Social Services Division

The Manager, Financial Capability & Wellbeing leads the Financial Support Hub, one of four streams within the Social Services Division of the Disability & Social Services Directorate. The portfolio includes financial counselling, interest‑free loans, financial literacy and capability, financial aid and food security.

This role is critical to maintaining Jewish Care’s reputation for high‑quality and effective service delivery. You will lead and manage existing programs while developing new approaches to meet emerging community needs. As a member of the Social Services management team, you will contribute to strategic planning, quality initiatives, budget management, reporting and partnership development.

What You’ll Do

• Provide senior leadership and oversight of financial support programs
• Lead, supervise and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure high‑quality, person‑centred and compliant service delivery
• Drive program improvement, innovation and responsiveness to community need
• Manage budgets, KPIs, reporting and funding requirements
• Build and represent Jewish Care in key partnerships and networks
• Identify and pursue funding and growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in financial support or social services programs
• Strong people management, program management and financial acumen
• Strategic, innovative thinker with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Degree in social services or equivalent sector experience
• Understanding of financial hardship, financial counselling practices and social justice frameworks
• Values‑aligned leader with cultural sensitivity and commitment to community wellbeing

About us

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. 

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment
• Purchased leave – up to 4 weeks additional time off to enhance your work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Staff Referral Bonus Program
• Reward & Recognition – our STAR program reflects our commitment to celebrating and acknowledging staff who embody our core values in their daily work

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients, click APPLY now. A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.