The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) has an exciting opportunity for someone from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (refugee, migrant or asylum seeker) who is interested in working in the Early Years sector. This is a traineeship opportunity for 15 hours per week based at Jindi Community Centre in Mernda.  

The aim of the program is to address the short fall of workers from a culturally diverse background in the Early Years sector. It aims to provide the Facilitator with a pathway into the Early Years Profession. 

Please read the position description and are interested in the role, send your resume and a short letter about why you think you are the person for this opportunity.  

f you have any questions about the role, please contact Anna Hutchens, Jindi Program Manager, on: 0491 694 509 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Early Years Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs . 

THE ROLE

• Interest in childhood development, learning and parenting
• Good English language skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective, trusting relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding the needs of vulnerable families and children or lived experience
• You have lived experience as a refugee, migrant or asylum seeker, 
• You live locally to Mernda, 
• You would like to use your community language skills to support BSL’s programs at Jindi, 
• You are interested in working in the Early Years sector. 

Salary will be  in the range of $61 985.52 - $67 631.28 pro rata, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. 

What are we looking for?

• You have lived experience as a refugee, migrant or asylum seeker,
• You live locally to Mernda,
• You would like to use your community language skills to support BSL’s programs at Jindi,
• You are interested in working in the Early Years sector.
• Please read the position description and are interested in the role, send your resume and a short letter about why you think you are the person for this opportunity.

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program 

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Anna Hutchens on 0491 694 509 for a confidential discussion. 

To view the Position Description to apply, please click here. 

The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.