BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a professional Senior Support Officer with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a 12-month, full-time maximum term contract, working 38 per week based in Broadmeadows.

THE ROLE

The Senior Support Officer leads and delivers the Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration (EPRI) Program, including candidate engagement, recruitment, prevocational training as well as employer engagement and on the job support.

This role also supports the program by providing;

• Expert skills in English language development
• Clarification of rights and responsibilities in the employee/employer relationship and agreement
• Both prevocational and on the job coaching to ensure candidate understanding of those responsibilities as they relate to workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) systems and requirements

The salary will be between $80,000 and $85,000 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

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 Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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 someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• A strong track record of successfully supporting disadvantaged jobseekers in sustainable employment by providing pre-employment skills building, vocational guidance, social support, and post-placement support.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Workplace Agreements, Common Law Contracts and Legislation related to employment
• High attention to detail and ability to develop and tailor training module content for prevocational work preparation programs
• Demonstrated competency in the use of record management systems to record information, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook programs
• Proven knowledge and understanding of employment pathways.
• Experience working with external employers including supervisors, hiring managers and HR staff.
• Strong capacity to engage and support people with a refugee background with low educational attainment and/or English language ability.
• Customer service focused
• Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft 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.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please Peter Flugge at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Support Officer - Economic Pathways to Refugee Integration enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0490 442 303 for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description 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.