Dolly’s Dream Community Development Program Manager
Dolly’s Dream is looking for a dynamic and strategic Community Development Program Manager to lead the co-design of bullying prevention and early intervention programs in rural, regional and remote communities. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in designing, delivering and evaluating community-based projects, ideally in prevention or early intervention who thrives in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- ·Lead design, delivery and evaluation of bullying prevention and early intervention
programs in rural, regional and remote communities.
- Develop place-based, community-led initiatives that build connection, resilience and local capability.
- Ensure continuing monitoring and evaluation to demonstrate impact and improve delivery.
- Apply strengths-based, trauma-aware practice.
- Lead engagement and co-design to implement local strategies that reduce bullying and reduce bullying and strengthen respectful relationships.
What You Bring:
- ·Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering and evaluating community-based programs,
ideally in prevention or early intervention.
- Proven ability in co-designing initiatives with communities, engaging diverse stakeholders and amplifying community voice.
- Experience in using data, evidence and needs assessments to inform program development and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
- Excellent facilitation and co-design skills, including working with young people and community groups.
Why Join Us?
At Dolly’s Dream, your work has real impact. Aside from joining a passionate team
committed to changing lives and building safer, kinder communities, we will offer you:
- Competitive salary, plus full NFP salary packaging benefits.
- An additional 5 days of leave each year, on top of statutory holiday entitlement.
- Flexible work arrangements and wellbeing support.
- A dedicated learning and development budget.
How to Apply:
Sound interesting? We’d love to hear from you! Applications close 5pm on Friday,
15 May 2026.
For more information, please cut and paste this link into a browser https://www.alannahandmadeline.org.au/uploads/main/20260416_PD_Dollys-Dream-Community-Development-Program-Manager.pdf or contact Sally Sweeney, Head of Dolly’s Dream at sally.sweeney@dollysdream.org.au
Please ensure you address the ‘Knowledge, Experience and Requirements’ section in your cover
letter when submitting your application.
Important – please note:
Dolly’s Dream has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working
with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
