• Work for a NFP organisation that celebrates all cultures and diversity
• Apply evidence-based practice in small settings.
• Work for the Goldfields Education program

The Opportunity

Berry Street Yooralla is seeking a CIRC Education Specialist to support children and young people in residential care to reconnect with education, learning and school communities.

• Preston location, Wurundjeri Country
• Part time 4 days Fixed Term (12 month) role
• $83 - 98k pa + Super & Salary Packaging (pro rata)

This role sits within Berry Street Education Services and provides specialist education support to young people who may have experienced trauma, disrupted schooling and complex life circumstances. You will work closely with students, schools, residential care teams, Child Protection, DFFH, Youth Justice, DET, alternative education providers and other community service organisations to support young people back into meaningful learning pathways.

This is a mobile and relationship-focused role, requiring flexibility, creativity and a trauma-informed approach. You will work across schools, residential care homes, community settings, the office and remotely, depending on the needs of the young person and their care team.

About the Role

As a CIRC Education Specialist, you will advocate for young people and support their education needs through outreach, care team collaboration, enrolment support, education planning and tailored learning strategies.

You will:

• Build rapport with young people in residential care and support them to reconnect with learning.
• Advocate for students’ education needs in care team meetings and school-based discussions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, principals, Child Protection, DFFH, residential care staff and other professionals.
• Support enrolment processes, including school tours, meetings, paperwork and administration.
• Develop, review and support Individual Education Plans.
• Provide trauma-informed education strategies to schools, homes and care teams.
• Support safe and flexible learning environments for students with complex needs.
• Maintain accurate case notes, progress updates, reports and student records.
• Travel across the designated region to meet with students, schools and care teams.

About You

You are a confident, self-motivated and compassionate professional with experience supporting young people who may have complex needs, challenging behaviours or barriers to education.

You will bring:

• Experience working with high-risk young people of school age or marginalised communities.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and the impact of trauma on learning.
• The ability to engage and support a diverse range of students with complex needs and behaviours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and engage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of education systems, school practice and student support resources.
• Strong organisation, time management, record keeping and self-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly across different environments.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships with schools, residential care teams and community partners.
• A Bachelor-level qualification in Education, Youth Work, Social Science or a related field.

The Benefits

• Regular reflective supervision 
• A culture that values and support professional development  
• $15,900.00 pa (pro rata) Salary Packaging + Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family 
• Leave loading 17.5% 

How to Apply

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now'.

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm on the closing date.

Queries to Andrew McCausland - Senior Manager Education & Early Intervention Services on 0428343111

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, National Police Check (International Police check required) and Victorian Carer Register clearance if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.