Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Jan 2022
- Regional VIC > Bendigo
At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.
Anglicare Victoria are the state’s largest provider of Out Of Home Care services and, with the support of a large network of passionate and dedicated staff, provide safe and nurturing homes to young people from a variety of backgrounds. We strive to create an environment where employees feel valued and rewarded, making Anglicare Victoria a great place to work.
This position will be part of our youth services team which consists of a number of specialist programs, from Homelessness to early intervention and educational services, all designed to help engage young people and ensure their long term safety, stability and overall wellbeing. This role is to work specifically within the Better Futures (Leaving Care) team, to broker access to mainstream opportunities, networks and resources for young people transitioning from care. A key focus of the role is to develop new community partnership opportunities and leverage existing local partnerships.
The Community Connector aims to:
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. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.
A Position Description is attached below.
To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application via the Apply Now link. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.
If you have any questions at all please call Peter Coles on 0400 457 588 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Community Connector - Better Futures - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Candidates are encouraged not to delay applying for this role as we will be assessing applications and interviewing candidates as they are received. An appointment will be made as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
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.