• Temporary Full Time - 6 month contract through Working for Victoria initiative 
• Band 5A $72,854 (pro rata) + Super + RDO  
• Do you have experience working with people with complex needs?
• Do you enjoy using your initiative?
• Do you thrive working in a dynamic, collaborative team environment?

Yarra Libraries is an exciting and progressive Organisation. We pride ourselves on inclusive culture and diversity. We aim to continually improve service to all of our Yarra community.  

The Community Wellbeing Social Support Officer is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to the Working for Victoria Community Wellbeing team to ensure that the most effective and efficient services are delivered to the Yarra community. A key focus of the incumbent is to ensure the outputs of the Programming and Outreach teams remain supported, relevant and innovative. 

You will have:

1. Proven experience working with people with complex needs, with specialist knowledge in either homelessness, mental health and/or drug and alcohol responses
2. Leadership qualities including a high degree of initiative and analytical skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others towards effective client solutions.  Good interpersonal, presentation, training and communication skills (verbal and written).
4. Ability to access priorities and manage competing deadlines both independently and as a member of a team.

If you are available for 38 hours per week for a temporary six month contract, then please submit your application to this role.

For further information see the position description or email Kylie Carlson, Senior Coordinator Community Engagement and Partnerships - [email protected], using the subject line: Community Wellbeing Social Support Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

 Community Wellbeing Social Support Officer - Position Description.pdf