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Dandenong-  Education Program

At present, St Vincent de Paul Society run eight Education Programs across Victoria. The Dandenong Program is the largest program and operates as a tutoring program with 50 volunteers supporting up to 100 students across primary and secondary schools in the area.

The program supports children from the CALD community, including migrant and refugee families to develop social, emotional and academic skills, competence and confidence. This Education Program provides important guidance and educational support while fostering a strong sense of community through learning.

The Role

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, operation, management, delivery and reporting of the Dandenong Education Program. They will telephone interview, induct and support volunteers; support volunteers to enrol students; develop resources; and support the sustainability and growth of the program. They will report weekly to the Education Program Team Leader and participate in scheduled professional development sessions across the Victorian school holidays.

Key accountabilities include:

• Managing the program by leading and engaging a team of volunteers to provide an exceptional education service
• Implementing and adhering to student management strategies, child safety standards and operational procedures that encourage student engagement within a safe and protective environment
• Identify needs of the program or community and develop, implement and review responses and systems that promote best practice service facilitation
• Developing weekly/term plans to support the education program
• Training, supporting and recruiting volunteers to work with in the education program
• Maintaining accurate records with a high level of confidentiality
• Reporting weekly statistics 

You!

As the Dandenong Education Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the program operates with excellence each Saturday during Victorian school terms. You will enjoy working within a framework of continuous quality improvement and reflective practice. You will have a growth mindset and always be open to new and innovative practices based on sound educational principles. You will provide evidence of your experience working with young people in an educational context.

You will be highly organised, proficient in Excel and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. You will bring a proactive supportive approach and be a leader who thrives on creating an engaging learning experience for students and volunteers alike. School professionals, recently retired teaching professionals and trained teachers returning to the education sector after extended leave are encouraged to apply. This role requires highly developed planning, organisation, project and people management skills.

More specifically you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline education (preferred), youth work, social work community engagement (or significant & current study towards such a qualification)
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and stakeholder relationship skills
• Experience working with primary and secondary school age children within an education context
• Ability to work independently and lead a team of volunteers
• Experience leading large community, volunteer or school groups
• Experience in public speaking and facilitating training for adults
• Strong project management, record keeping, excel spreadsheet and training/teaching skills
• Ability to work independently, with strong organisational and time management skills, including setting priorities and working within deadlines
• Positive outlook and a desire to work collaboratively with a growing team

In return we offer you an opportunity to:

• Live your passion for education and social justice
• Impact young people’s lives in meaningful ways
• Be part of a dynamic and team and thriving local community
• Celebrate diversity and help overcome disadvantage
• Work part time with flexible work arrangements
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Support recently arrived families from war torn countries settle into Australia

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If making a difference in your local community is important to you and you meet our essential requirements we can’t wait to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter that tells us a little more about you and why you would be perfect for the role.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to interview, short listed candidates will be required to complete psychometric testing. Prior to offer of employment, pre-employment checks include reference checking, a national criminal history check, current working with children check and a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety.
 
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.