• Casual role
• The position will involve working flexible hours, including occasional evening work
• Working various locations across the Northern Suburbs.
• Role has been classified as SCHADS Level 5

About Us:

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.

Parentzone (PZ) is a regional parenting service which aims to support parents through the provision of educational/support group programs that assist in the development of parenting skills, competencies and relationship building for parents and professionals.

The Broadmeadows Women’s Community House (BWCH) provides a range of group work services to a culturally diverse community. Within the parameters of the funding streams BWCH also adopts a strength based, client-centred framework to address the issues that are present in the local area.

The Position: 

To co-ordinate and facilitate parenting and / or children’s programs and professional development in the Northern region, with particular reference to meeting the needs of disadvantaged and socially isolated communities.

The position will involve working flexible hours, including occasional evening work, in locations across the North.

To work with members of families to empower them to manage their life situation and to take charge of their lives, including a positive engagement with their community.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:  

• Relevant tertiary qualification in community development, social work, or related discipline and experience; an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, establishing and facilitating group work, professional development and education, as well as an understanding of adult learning and group work theories.
• Experience in the delivery of ‘Bringing Up Great Kids and ‘Circle of Security’ programs an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise and negotiate with a multi-disciplinary team.

How to Apply:

For a detailed position description,  PD_Casual Group Facilitator_PZ_North_Nov 2021.pdf

For further enquiries contact Helen Slonek on 9309 9433

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible because applications will be assessed and candidates interviewed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early

Please note that on Friday, 7 October 2021, the Victorian Government’s Chief Health Officer issued COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. As an employer, AV is required to comply with the terms of these directions.  Workers covered in these directions are required to have their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday 15 October 2021 in order to perform work outside of their ordinary place of residence. Further, such workers will also be required to have their second dose by 26 November 2021. Please be aware that this role is covered by the Chief Health Officer’s Directions.

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.