Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 23rd Jun 2021
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (VFST), also known as Foundation House, provides services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people from refugee backgrounds who have experienced torture or other traumatic events.
Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services in metropolitan, regional and rural areas. Offices are in Brunswick (head office), Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine and services are also provided in partnership with other agencies in regional areas of Victoria.
The Ucan2 Program facilitates and supports the social inclusion of newly arrived young people of refugee background aged 16 to 25 years, with disrupted education.
Ucan2 is a 16 week program currently established in English Language Schools and Centres, Adult Multicultural Education Programs (AMEP), TAFE EAL programs and secondary school contexts. It includes a group work program, that is supported by opportunities for young people to participate in mentoring, work experience and casual work programs with our corporate partners.
For more information about at the program click here: http://www.foundationhouse.org.au/ucan2/
This is a unique position that combines administrative support, data collection and hands on engagement with the mentoring, work experience and casual employment components of the Ucan2 that are delivered across metropolitan Melbourne. This brings opportunities to work closely with Ucan2 participants and build and maintain relationships with our corporate business partners.
Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 up to $77,854 gross per annum pro rata, plus 17.5% leave loading and 9.5% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking.
VFST promotes the safety and well-being of children.
VFST is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit:
Please ensure you submit your KSC as part of your cover letter as you can only upload 2 documents.
For any enquiries regarding the position please contact Anne Clifford, Ucan2 Business Partnerships Coordinator via email at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Officer - Ucan2 Business Partnerships Team enquiry via EthicalJobs, or on 0437 352 112.
A position description is attached.