At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting forensic clients to re integrate back into the community. If this sounds like you, read on!

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside

About the role

The Youth Development Coach role is a hands-on position working directly with young people who have left school early or have disengaged from education and employment. Alongside your clients, you will develop individualised job plans and provide case-management and employment services support to help them successfully transition into employment and/or training.

In this position, you'll spend plenty of time interacting with your clients, balanced with office-based days in Corrimal or Shellharbour. You will have practical and expert advice available to call on from a wider team equipped with diverse and specialised skills and experience.

About the program

To learn more about this program, check out the program summary under the 'job attachments' tab.

What we're looking for

• A minimum qualification of a Certificate 3 in Youth, Employment Services, Community Services or a related field
• A strengths based approach in supporting and facilitating behaviour change
• A strong belief in humanity and a passion for working with young people
• Experience working with young people and/or job seekers
• Established relationships with appropriate support service agencies relevant to this field of work
• A strong sense of personal accountability and resilience

What ACSO can offer you

• Casual positions available
• Shellharbour or Corrimal location
• $37.96 hourly rate (inclusive of 25% casual loading)
• Learning and development opportunities, including a leadership development program
• Wellbeing initiatives such as free flu vaccines, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program
• Flexible working arrangements

To  view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and to apply, click Apply Now below and provide a copy of your resume, a brief covering letter and a document outlining responses to the selection criteria found in the PD.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and as such encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island heritage. ACSO acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria and pays respect to them, their culture and their Elders, past, present and future.