• Part of Better Futures/Home Stretch supporting young people transitioning from care
• Work alongside young people focused on independence and future goals
• Full time | permanent | SCHADS Level 5

Your role:

Better Futures supports young people aged 15–21 as they prepare to transition from care into adulthood.

The program works alongside young people to strengthen their independence, helping them build connections to housing, education, training, employment, community and wellbeing supports.

As a Development Coach, you will work alongside young people to help them identify their goals, strengths and ambitions. This is not a traditional case management role, it is focused on empowering young people to develop life skills, confidence and independence while providing practical support and advocacy when needed.

You will support young people both in the community and through outreach, including attending appointments, assisting with housing and Centrelink processes, and helping young people strengthen their connection to family, culture and community.

Make your mark:

• Building strong and meaningful relationships with young people
• Intensive support and engagement
• Conducting assessments and collaborative goal setting
• Supporting young people with housing pathways and accommodation stability
• Helping young people access education, training and employment opportunities
• Connecting young people with health, wellbeing and community supports
• Managing and navigating brokerage funding and support packages
• Working creatively and flexibly to support young people to achieve their goals
• Outreach and community-based support

What will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience working with young people in youth work, child protection, housing, foster care, residential care or community services
• Understanding of the child protection and housing systems
• Strong engagement and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working autonomously while remaining connected within a team
• Strong financial literacy and confidence managing brokerage funding
• A creative and flexible approach to supporting young people
• Qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work or a related discipline are highly regarded

Make it work:

• You get a salary starting at around $105,557 plus super.
• SCHCADS award level 5.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• Full time, permanent.
• Work from our great office space in Bendigo with the option to take advantage of our flexible working culture.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say:

You’ll join a genuinely supportive, cohesive and creative team that values collaboration, flexibility and having fun together. This is a role where you can think outside the box and focus on what matters most to the young person, their goals, ambitions and future.

Unlike more compliance-driven programs, this role offers the opportunity to work creatively with young people and build authentic relationships while still delivering meaningful outcomes.

Make a move:

Could you please apply for the role before midnight on the closing date.

We use position descriptions that support flexibility to move between roles and programs: Case Manager Youth Services PD YS E AW5 012025 V1.2 (5).pdf (also attached below).

To apply for this position all you need to do is click 'Apply Now' and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Scott Hopkin via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Better Futures Development Coach - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.