Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 20th Sep 2021
We’re looking for a professional National Youth Employment Advocacy and Strategy Lead with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a 12 months maximum term full time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.
For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.
We are passionate about the work we do.
We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The position will be responsible for developing and supporting strategy and advocacy on youth employment, education and training as part of the National Youth Employment Body (NYEB). This includes developing and coordinating programmatic policy and advocacy design and documentation of coherent and purposeful models and frameworks across the youth division that advance the ambition of the NYEB: to enable all young people access to decent and meaningful work and build a skilled workforce for local employers.
Salary will be $93,154.77 - $97,269.24 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an National Youth Employment Advocacy and Strategy Lead who has the following key skills and experiences:
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 Elle McLachlan on 0490 288 259 for a confidential discussion.
To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here.
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.