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 12 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

Your role will be to build relationships with young people of refugee and migrant backgrounds, the wider local community, school and local specialist youth services. Working in partnership with the Program Coordinator and local service providers, you will deliver and coordinate a range of experiential learning activities to support the hub community. Youth activities will be aimed at building social connection, opening up pathways in education and employment, and building their networks and fostering opportunities.

• Create a thriving environment which encourages young people to engage and become active in the hub
• Build relationships with young people and the local community and discover their strengths, aspirations and goals
• Informed by the aspirations of young people, plan activities in partnership with local service providers in the community which align with the program outcomes framework
• Build strong relationships within the school, TAFE or community setting and support them to be able to develop young people’s participation and readiness to engage in education, training and employment

Salary will be in the range of $72,523.45 - $78,744.98 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:

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in the area of community development, youth work, education, settlement or related field
• Demonstrated broad knowledge and understanding of policy and practice in the area of education, employment, homelessness, and disadvantage among young people in the Australian context
• Knowledge and experience working on/supporting place based, people centric community development projects

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 Courtney Green on 0437 266 587 for a confidential discussion.

To view the position description, 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.