• Join the largest provider of family services
• 25 years working for better, building better tomorrows
• Help deliver better outcomes for young people at the refuge 

Your role:

Based at Burwood perform a case management role within the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge. This position requires an individual with a strong working knowledge of the youth homelessness sector and the ability to work with young people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This position requires a competency in case management as well as the ability to contribute to the day-to-day operations of the refuge. 

The skills you will use day to day:

• Working with young people across ages
• Commitment to the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly effective communication and negotiation skills. 

What makes this such a great role for you:

• Casual positions, we are recruiting to a pool
• Flexible shifts
• SCHCADS award level 3 plus 25% casual loading 
• $37.03 per hour plus 25% casual loading
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Work from at the Kirrang Wilam Enhanced Youth Refuge in Burwood.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• 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 with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”. 

Ready to take the next step:

We will recruit to the pool on an ongoing basis so please do not delay your application.

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: Youth Support Worker Kirrang Wilam Youth Refuge PD RESI E AW3 052023 V1.0.pdf.

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are 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 Maree McCleary on 03 9830 6510 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Youth Support Workers 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. 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.

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