We’re looking for a professional Youth Transitions Coach with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a 9 months maximum term full-time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Broadmeadows.

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 ROLE

The role of the Youth Transitions Coach is to recruit and engage young people to support them to successfully transition into employment and/or education using an advantaged thinking practice approach.

• Promote and recruit young people to participate in the program
• Using an advantaged thinking practice approach work with participants to help identify their education and employment goals, and support them to achieve outcomes in these areas
• Reverse market participants to employers to achieve employment placements
• Develop and maintain strong referral pathways into the program with a range of stakeholders including schools, community services and other government and non government organisations.
• Support and maintain a culture of developing positive language and talent-building, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.

Salary will be in the range of $74,531.95 - $80,194.32 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. 

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 a Youth Transitions Coach who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, youth work and/or education, or extensive relevant experience.
• Experience in an education or employment environment with knowledge and experience working with young people of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience of working in an outcomes-focussed environment.
• A depth of knowledge about the causes and consequences of youth unemployment and the kinds of strategies that are successful in helping young people follow pathways to work. 

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 Zeina Zogheib on 0436 413 802 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.