CARERS VICTORIA

Carers Victoria is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working to make sure that the almost one million unpaid carers across the state are understood, recognised and supported.

We do this by providing information, advice and respite services to carers; by hosting education sessions and events to support them in their role; by gathering and analysing data and producing reports about carers and what they need; and by raising broad awareness of carers across the whole community. We are in a significant period of change, looking at how we can reach and support even more carers through innovative models, systems and thinking.

THE POSITION

This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced education and engagement professional. The core function of the role is:

• To design, deliver, and evaluate education and engagement opportunities.
• To engage with carers, carer support groups, and others.
• To facilitate group sessions, including educational opportunities, consultations, and peer-to-peer sharing.

THE PERSON

This exciting opportunity will suit a highly motivated individual. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a community/health/educational field.
• Previous experience as an adult educator facilitating group sessions.
• Strong organisational, written, and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of carers and the challenges they face in their role.

THE OFFER

• Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for carers in our community.
• Enjoy work-life balance at 0.8 FTE (30.4 hours per week).
• $102,000 gross salary pro rata, plus superannuation and generous not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Hybrid work arrangement with offices conveniently located in Melbourne CBD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Please see position description attached.

FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like more information about this role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Education and Engagement Facilitator enquiry.

A position description is attached.

Please note: the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a national police check, Working with Children Check and reference checks.

Carers Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, linguistically diverse people, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities.

Carers Victoria is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people. Carers Victoria is also committed to protecting the best interests and safety of children and vulnerable people.