The Organisation:

The IFN strives to achieve the vision of ‘Many Faiths, One People’ believing that peace, harmony and understanding have the power to prevent harm by uniting and include all people, bringing the stability so needed for the survival and development of humanity.

The role:

The Community Education Officer will be required to:

• Liaise with community groups, schools, service organisations, government departments and business to assess needs and interests regarding planning and participation on a Tour to Places of Worship within the City of Greater Dandenong and beyond where appropriate.
• Lead, co-ordinate bookings and deliver Tours to Places of Worship within the City of Greater Dandenong and beyond where appropriate.
• Develop an annual calendar of tours along with a roster of tour guides for each tour/event.
• Promote the tours program and generate publicity through local papers and social media platforms and website.
• Train and support volunteer tour guides and hosts.

Major Responsibilities for the role:

• Supervision and co-ordination of all Tours to Places of Worship.
• Ensure information and position descriptions for volunteers are up to date – (e.g. tour guides and hosts, including religious and faith practices appropriate and respectful to each Place of Worship)
• Liaise with the bus company to confirm transport, confirm room booking for post tour and order refreshments for public tours.
• Deliver orientation and training for all volunteer tour guides and hosts as required.
• Prepare information kits and handouts for tours where appropriate.
• Maintain and regularly produce an up-to-date tour contact list for the IFN.
• Provide a detailed and annual summary of tours conducted, (e.g. numbers, types, community, schools etc.)
• Lead and facilitate the Schools Sub-committee including events such as the Schools Annual Gathering.
• Ensure tour guides and tour participants are aware of and apply appropriate dress codes when visiting each place of worship.
• Be available to act as tour guide when tour volunteers are not available.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary Degree in Social Science, Community Development, Education, Administration or significant years of experience in a similar field.
• Experience and understanding in areas of faith, interfaith and multifaith settings preferable.
• Organisational and management skills in an office environment.
• Skills in volunteer engagement, training and supervision.
• Technology skills including the use of online meeting applications and computer programs including Microsoft Office, WordPress and Social Media.
• Current Police Check required.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate required.

Specialist skills and knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the interfaith/multifaith and community sector.
• Ability to work with people of diverse religious, spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in event planning and management.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the OH&S Regulations relevant to the position.
• Empathy with others as well as recognising and valuing diverse cultures through engagement with various faiths, identities, beliefs and languages.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to problem solve and minimise risk.
• Ability to apply a high level of detail to both written and verbal requirements.
• Ability to build positive relationships with IFN members, volunteers, participants and visitors.
• Empathy and cultural awareness, including the ability to liaise with and build trust and rapport with and between diverse faith groups, leaders and volunteers in the community.

Terms and Conditions:

• This position is subject to ongoing funding.
• The position is to be permanent part time and maybe be terminated by either party, giving the other four (4) weeks’ notice.
• The position is 16 hours per week – over two (2) days per week.
• Participation and presence at before and after-hours events will be required.
• A probation period of six (6) months applies to this position.
• Driver’s license and car essential.

Enquiries: Helen Heath
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Community Education Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs
Ph: 0421 829 563