AFL SportsReady is committed to providing & maintaining a working environment which is safe & without risk to the health of its workers. AFL SportsReady employees are required to maintain their ‘up to date’ COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations.

AFL SportsReady, a national not-for-profit organisation established in 1994, has facilitated opportunities for thousands of Australians to launch their careers. While boasting a rich history in the football industry, we have expanded our reach to create tailored education and employment pathways for individuals from all walks of life who are seeking to kick-start their careers. Our Employment Operations division actively supports hundreds of trainees and apprentices throughout across Australia. We place them with host employers, enabling them to acquire on-the-job experience while pursuing formal qualifications.

WARUMILANG – “TO SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE”

From the Djab wurrung people

We have kick-started the careers of approximately 17,500 jobseekers, including over 3,000 Indigenous Australians, and supported hundreds of organisations & businesses right across Australia. Our First Nations program, Warumilang, represents the support and opportunities created for Indigenous people through quality education and employment.

We focus on strengthening relationships, promoting respect and creating employment & education opportunities for Indigenous people. As an education provider, AFL SportsReady offers courses in both sport and business, spanning from Certificate II to Certificate IV, showcasing our commitment to preparing individuals with skills that are applicable across a diverse range of sectors and career types.

Join AFL SportsReady in our mission to empower individuals through a unique blend of education and on-the-job experience.

AFL SportsReady’s head office is based in Melbourne, with satellite offices based in Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane, and Sydney.

THE ROLE

This is a hybrid role, involving a balance between working from the office, conducting site visits, and working from home. We believe in-person connections are crucial, and we strive for a strong balanced between working from home and being on-site. We are open to discussion on how this arrangement could work for candidates not based in Hobart.

As a general guideline, our current approach for full-time staff nationwide involves a minimum of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Any necessary adjustments on a week-to-week basis are managed between the individual and their leader. However, more significant changes require approval through a flexible work request. We welcome discussions with interested candidates regarding this flexibility.

Our preference is for individuals to be based in or around Hobart, or the North-West Coast area. If you have any enquiries about how this could work or if you would like to set up a phone call to discuss your current situation, please send a query to [email protected] using the subject line: Field Officer - Hobart enquiry via EthicalJobs. We are open to addressing your questions and exploring how we can make suitable arrangements.

The successful applicant will play an important part in helping young people commence their career journey, to settle into a workplace, and to provide employment coaching along the way. You will provide employment support to a case load of trainees, who are primarily recent school leavers undertaking traineeships.

This is a part-time (3 day per week) position, however we are open to exploring other potential arrangements.

The successful applicant will undertake metropolitan travel in Hobart as well as some regional travel across the State. Travel to AFL SportsReady's head office in Melbourne is infrequent but may be required for specific events such as onboarding, employee conferences or celebration of other significant company events. Please reach out if you would like to discuss any travel requirements.

The primary purpose of the role includes:

• Both trainee & host employer management & support
• Business development & program promotion
• Stakeholder & community engagement
• Administration & team work

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Monitoring and supporting a case load of program participants through the course of their traineeship and employment;
• Providing advice and guidance to trainees and employees on work performance, expectations, wellbeing and welfare;
• Supporting and engaging with our network of host employers – maintaining positive and effective working relationships;
• Organising and supporting advertising and recruitment activities for traineeship positions;
• Ensuring trainees receive ongoing and appropriate training to help them reach a satisfactory standard of performance at the conclusion of their traineeship;
• Monitoring training and employment conditions on a regular basis; and
• Identifying issues and risks to trainees and refer to management where required.

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

BENEFITS

• An opportunity to help young people start their careers with confidence, skills, and qualifications;
• Flexible full time or part time, ongoing role;
• Base salary $67,500 - $71,500 p.a. FTE ($40,500 - $42,900 pro rated at 3-day p/w) depending on experience;
• Annual vehicle allowance for use of personal vehicle;
• 4 weeks annual leave per year;
• Additional recharge leave days per year;
• Based in the Hobart AFL SportsReady office in Bellerive, with hybrid work options available;
• Flexible, supportive, and diverse working environment; and
• Ongoing professional development.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential criteria:

• Relevant qualifications and / or sector experience;
• Connection and commitment to vision and purpose of AFL SR;
• Demonstrated ability to follow systems and processes to maintain accurate records;
• Willingness and ability to undertake regional travel;
• Effective team worker and excellent communicator;
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to work autonomously and sound judgement;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and young people;
• Up to date Working with Children Clearance;
• Current Driver’s Licence; and
• Up to date COVID-19 vaccination status, including any relevant booster shots in line with ATAGI recommendations.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working within a Group Training Organisation (GTO) is desirable but not mandatory for this position.
• Experience managing a case load within an employment and / or community services environment is also desirable

For any enquiries relating to this position, please contact Jules Holmesby [email protected].

A position description is attached.