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At Opendoor, our mission is to empower you to achieve a meaningful role in your community.
We offer individualised support through our community services, designed to help you build confidence, capability, and independence. These include:
Employment assistance
Training and skills development
NDIS support
Allied health and wellbeing services
Social enterprise opportunities
With a strong presence in Victoria and a growing reach across Australia, our caring team works alongside a broad network of community organisations, allied health providers, employers, and government partners to create pathways toward rewarding, long-term employment and wellbeing.
For 40 years, we’ve been here to listen, guide, and support thousands of Australians.
Get in touch to see how we can support you on your journey.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Strategic Directions
Embrace
participants for who they are
Reach
more participants through greater presence
Connect
participants, place, services and partners
Realise
our aspirations through investing in strategic capabilities
Our Values
Relationships that embrace dignity, community and mutual respect
Optimism that is lived out in positive attitudes about people and expectations of success and growth
Innovation including creativity, responsiveness, risk taking and flexibility
Diversity that acknowledges differences and appreciates the diverse needs and skills of each person
Advocacy that makes us socially pro-active for the disadvantaged
Staff who are committed to the goals of the organisation and their own development
It is through reconciliation that Opendoor will work towards our mission of empowering people to achieve a meaningful role in society, especially for those who experience disadvantage, through the provision of employment assistance, training services and community development programs. The purpose of the Opendoor Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is to increase our organisations’ cultural awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
In doing so we will be able to develop stronger relationships with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and local community. It is also through the organisation’s values of relationships, optimism, innovation, diversity, advocacy and staff that it will be able to further deepen individual and community awareness.
Opendoor is committed to continuing to improve its relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our community and to the various organisations who provide support. Opendoor is are committed to building positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
In establishing a RAP, it is our intention to put into place specific activities and practices that will ensure the ongoing recognition of the cultural sensitivities of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to support the ongoing development of relationships.
Opendoor is committed to being a child-safe organisation by creating safe and inclusive environments where children and young people of all backgrounds feel confident participating, sharing their views, and raising concerns. We carefully select representatives who align with these values and rigorously assess program risks to ensure a safe space for all. Opendoor does not tolerate any abuse or harm towards the children and young people involved in our programs and services. View policy.
It all started with an idea. In the 1980s, in response to
growing unemployment in Melbourne’s west, the Westgate Baptist Community Church
established a local program to help people build computer skills and improve
their employment opportunities.
Since 1986, Opendoor, formerly WCIG, has grown into an
independent not for profit organisation with a long and proud history of
delivering innovative, community centred services. As the needs of our
community have changed, so have we, continually evolving our programs to create
better opportunities and lasting outcomes for the people we support.
Today, Opendoor empowers thousands of people across
Melbourne and Geelong to achieve their goals and reach their potential. We
provide individualised support through employment services, youth programs,
training and skills development, NDIS services, allied health and wellbeing,
and social enterprise opportunities that increase independence and improve
quality of life.
We work alongside a broad network of community
organisations, allied health providers, employers, businesses, community groups
and government partners. These partnerships help us stay connected to the needs
of our communities and ensure our services continue to evolve and deliver
meaningful impact.
Maria has over 12 years of board governance experience, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting). She also brings over 19 years’ experience working in senior management roles in the insurance and not-for-profit industries.
Since joining the Opendoor Board in 2019, Maria has undertaken several roles including Chair of Governance, Renumeration and Organisational Development Committee, and member of Nominations Committee Member and Audit and Risk Committees. In 2023, Maria was elected to Deputy Chair.
With her understanding of financials, ability to identify and mitigate key business risks, experience in contributing to strategic deliberations and sound governance knowledge she is well equipped in guiding Opendoor in relation to Quality Frameworks and National Standards.
Maria has a strong interest in employment, youth, and training. “I am in awe by how dynamic and progressive Opendoor is. Opendoor sets itself apart by making a real difference to the lives of people who need support”, says Maria.
David spent over 20 years in the Victorian public service as a senior executive, including as the Deputy Secretary of Employment and Inclusion, which included overseeing the Jobs Victoria employment program and Victoria’s social enterprise strategy. During this time, he was a member of various departmental senior executive boards and board committees. Prior to that David worked in a range of government departments leading the design of policies and programs across education and human services. David holds qualifications in business and public management. He is also a Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
David brings his wealth of knowledge working with various stakeholders on the development of strategies and programs that have an impact to the Opendoor Board.
While working within the employment services area, David learnt what a great organisation Opendoor was and was keen to contribute to an organisation that is focused on making Victoria a better and fairer place for everyone to live.
David believes that “Opendoor sets itself apart from similar organisations as it does a great job in balancing excellent outcomes for its participants, while also ensuring an excellent culture and work environment for our staff. Opendoor doesn’t just say we create an impact – we make sure we do what we say”.
Ron has served as CEO of Opendoor for more than 19 years. He holds a Bachelor in Theology and a Graduate Diploma of Applied Psychology.
Ron is particularly interested in community organisations: how they form and develop, and their management and governance. He has worked in and with community organisations in Melbourne’s western suburbs since 1983, in housing, youth, health, counselling, community development, employment, training and vocational education.
Mary Jankulovski (née Stojanovska) offers Opendoor 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector and her skill in strategic planning, collaboration and her knowledge of community needs sees her sit on a number of local boards, committees and networks, including the Maribyrnong Moonee Valley LLEN Executive Committee and the DHHS Statewide Leaving Care Reform Reference Group.
Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts Community Development, a Diploma of Frontline Management, and AICD Company Directors Course.
George joined Opendoor in 2018 and has over 25 years’ experience in the employment services industry, the last 10 in national and executive management roles.
Over the last 25 years George has been responsible for operations in urban, rural and remote areas.
Andrew has worked in Employment Services for more than 25 years, across open employment services and Disability Employment services. Andrew has also spent a number of years consulting to providers and showing them how to improve performance in their service contracts. His experience also includes 5 years as a Senior Policy advisor for NESA and 7 years serving as a Director on the NESA board.
Peter has been involved in business development and creation for 20 years with the last 10 in social enterprise. Peter is passionate about job creation and community development that social enterprise creates within a commercial landscape. He has started social enterprises in areas as diverse as hospitality, the arts, events and tourism.
With over 12 years’ experience in HR and Industrial Relations, Tristan has helped Opendoor organisation further improve their HR processes and implement a large number of new and exciting initiatives. Tristan is also experienced in commercial recruitment as well as working within Disability Employment Services.
George joined Opendoor in 2018 and has over 25 years’ experience in the employment services industry, the last 10 in national and executive management roles.
Over the last 25 years George has been responsible for operations in urban, rural and remote areas.
Andrew has worked in Employment Services for more than 25 years, across open employment services and Disability Employment services. Andrew has also spent a number of years consulting to providers and showing them how to improve performance in their service contracts. His experience also includes 5 years as a Senior Policy advisor for NESA and 7 years serving as a Director on the NESA board.
Working at Opendoor can open doors to a fulfilling career positively impacting the lives of people in your community every day.
We have a diverse range of programs and are always looking for new ways to respond to the needs of our community. Positions vary from Head Office operations to client-facing and case management roles with plenty of room to grow.
Other benefits include:
The opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life, and knowing you have learnt more about yourself and the world creates it’s own satisfaction.
For general Human Resources enquiries, please email humanresources@opendoor.org.au
Opendoor is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disability to apply.
If you are interested in a career at Opendoor, check out our current vacancies HERE.
