• A full-time, ongoing position in a values-based organisation
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking, close to PT
• Salary of $100K - $105k + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Leave Loading

• A full-time, ongoing position in a values-based organisation
• Based in our Brunswick office, free onsite parking, close to PT

Rebuilding Shattered Lives – Supporting people of refugee background to recover from torture and other traumatic events

Your Impact

The Ucan2 program sits within the wider Community and Sector Capacity Building (CSCB) program at Foundation House.

The CSCB Program is an innovative program designed to facilitate and support the development, growth, and empowerment of communities from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to; recover from pre-arrival trauma, resettle positively, and strengthen these communities across Victoria, helping them thrive. Complementing and strengthening this work, CSCB also leads a program that builds on the capacity of the refugee and humanitarian service sector, whilst enabling mainstream health, mental health and wellbeing and education sectors to better understand the refugee and asylum seeker experience.

The Ucan2 Program promotes and supports pathways to further education and employment opportunities for young people aged 16-25 years from refugee backgrounds, while supporting their recovery from traumatic refugee experiences. The program includes: structured group activities facilitated within educational institutions or in community settings; provision of work experience opportunities; one-to-one mentoring programs for young people; and engaging with a range of stakeholders including businesses that can offer employment, work experience and/or mentoring opportunities, plus community, recreational and youth services that can offer ongoing supports to participants.

The Role

The Business Partnerships Officer is directed by the Ucan2 Program Leader to establish Ucan2 Program connections and partnerships with a range of businesses that can offer participating young people work experience, one-to-one mentoring and employment opportunities. The Business Partnerships Officer also supports young people to participate in work experience placements and mentoring.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scope and establish relationships with businesses that can offer employment opportunities for young people from refugee backgrounds.
• Actively promote and communicate relevant employment opportunities to young people participating in Ucan2 groups, including explaining job requirements and matching opportunities to individual strengths and interests.
• Provide tailored, practical support to participants throughout the job seeking and recruitment process, including assisting with preparing job applications, interviewing skills, guiding them through online and in-person onboarding requirements, and helping them understand workplace expectations to ensure a smooth transition into employment.
• Establish work experience opportunities for young people who are participating in Ucan2 group programs by building relationships and partnerships with a range of businesses.
• Facilitate work experience placements in partnership with Ucan2 Facilitators.
• As directed by the Program Leader, establish partnerships with businesses that can offer their staff as volunteer mentors for young people from refugee backgrounds.
• Recruit and screen mentors for the program, plus organise and co-facilitate training workshops for mentors, in partnership with Foundation House colleagues.
• Deliver information sessions about work experience opportunities available to participants during Ucan2 group programs and assist young people to complete necessary documentation.

Available is one full-time, ongoing position, based in our Brunswick office (travel within Melbourne/Victoria will be required).

What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Graduate Post secondary qualifications in a relevant area (preferably business, retail or community development, social work or youth work). A Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment although not essential, would be well regarded.
• High level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, particularly in a corporate and educational settings.
• Previous experience in supporting stakeholders, and the proven ability to influence and maintain effective relationships.
• Project management skills, including the ability to work independently and within a team and manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability in meeting program and team goals.
• Capacity to deliver Professional Learning to sector professionals.
• Understanding of issues facing young people from refugee backgrounds and their families, including the barriers they might face to accessing education and employment.
• Proficient computer skills – including MS Office, Excel, plus online content delivery.
• A current and valid Victorian Driver License.

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• an attractive remuneration package of $100K - $105k plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 and novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

About Foundation House

We are:

• a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our six offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood, Sunshine and Werribee, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria
• values driven and committed to improving the life outcomes refugee background survivors
• an inclusive and equal opportunity employer
• a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We also actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

How to Apply

Please click "Apply Now" and upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description below for detailed information about the role and more information about our hiring process.

Position Description

Applications are due to close on the advertised closing date. Please note, applications may be considered as they are received, and job ads may close early.

For enquiries, please contact Justin Curreen-Harris – HR & Recruitment Specialist via [email protected] using the subject line: Ucan2 Business Partnerships Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone on 03 9389 8985.

Appointment to the position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Reference Check process. If you have lived for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, an International Police Check from that country will also be required.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate proof of the Right to Work in Australia.

A position description is attached.