Please note that this is a fixed term (12 month contract) and part time role (3 days per week)

AFL SportsReady is an independent, not-for-profit company, established in 1994, which is dedicated to helping young Australians to develop careers through traineeships and educational opportunities.

We have kick-started the careers of approximately 16,000 young jobseekers, including over 2,500 Indigenous Australians, and helped develop over 700 sporting organisations and other businesses across Australia.

AFL SR is a National company with around 70 staff and trainees located all across Australia, and a head office based in Melbourne.

THE ROLE

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Support a caseload of program participants through the course of their traineeship and employment
• Provide support to, and engage with our network of host employers – maintaining positive and effective working relationships
• Support business development and program promotion activities where required
• Engage with a variety of external stakeholders and community partners, and support community engagement activities
• Complete relevant program administration on time and to a high standard

Additional information about the role can be found within the position description.

Position Description – Field Officer

BENEFITS

• Real opportunity to help people to start their careers with confidence, skills, and qualifications;
• Part time role, 3 days a week;
• Fixed term role (12 months);
• Based at our head office in Abbotsford, Melbourne;
• Flexible and remote working arrangements available;
• (Pro-rata) Base salary between $60k and $67.5k per annum (commensurate with years of experience in relevant roles);
• Car allowance as compensation for use of personal vehicle ($7.2k per annum gross);
• (Pro-rata) 4 weeks annual leave per year;
• (Pro-rata) Additional 1 week gratis leave;
• Diverse and supportive office environment; and
• Support for continuous professional development.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential criteria are:

• Relevant qualifications and/or sector experience;
• Connection and contribution to company mission and ethos of AFL SR;
• Understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people;
• Effective team worker and excellent communicator;
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to work autonomously and sound judgement;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records.
• Metropolitan and regional travel required.

An up to date Working with Children Check, and a current Driver’s License are also mandatory requirements of this role. Experience working within a Group Training Organisation (GTO) is desirable but not mandatory for this position. Experience managing a caseload within an employment and/ or community services environment is also desirable.

To be considered for this role please click on the button below to apply through the AFL SPortsReady website.