• Prison based role for: Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, Judy Lazarus Transition Centre, and Port Phillip Prison.
  
• Casual Hours - $34.04 to $36.50 per hour.
  
• Generous `not-for-profit salary packaging.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Work as part of the VACRO Team in three locations within the Geelong and West Melbourne region.

This role involves assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in prison to access employment support to better prepare them to find employment and reintegrate into the community. The service aims to improve timeliness, coordination and cultural appropriateness of employment services through individualised pathways to employment.

The TWES Engagement Worker meets participants in prison to gather information and support them in appointments with employment services.

We provide extensive on-boarding training and ongoing professional development for staff, amongst other benefits. This role is classified at Level 3 (Pay Point depending on qualifications and experience) SCHADS 2010 Award.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Knowledge and understanding of the complex issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have been in contact with the criminal justice system particularly those who have been incarcerated, and their families.
• Sound knowledge of the issues associated with individuals who are socially disadvantaged.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly regarded.
• Experience working with complex clients particularly those who have been in contact with the criminal justice system.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage participants and gather individual's stories.
• Ability to communicate client information using verbal or written methods.
• Organisational and record maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Accuracy to attention and detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Verification of personal identity, employment history and qualifications.
• Satisfactory National Police Check.
• Victorian Driver Licence.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or approved exemption prior to commencement.

A position description is attached.

Direct any enquiries to [email protected], using the subject line: Time to Work Employment Services (TWES) Engagement Worker - Geelong / Western Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.