• Make an impact in the lives of young people, families and communities
• Rare leadership opportunity
• Full time role

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.

Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

Jesuit Social Services works to create safe communities by helping people who are involved in – or at risk of becoming involved in – the criminal justice system turn their lives around and lead productive lives.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the program

The Community Justice portfolio includes the Youth Justice Group Conferencing Program and a range of initiatives that uses Restorative Practice to repair relationships that have been damaged between individuals, families, groups and communities in a diversity of settings.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Coordinator, who will be responsible for the day to day operations, promotion, review and delivery of Community Justice programs including the Youth Justice Group Conferencing program.

The Coordinator is also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders across a range of sectors and contributing to the broader leadership of the Justice and Crime Prevention portfolio and Jesuit Social Services.

This is a full time role based in Brunswick.

Competitive remuneration plus access to generous salary packaging benefits is offered, together with ongoing professional and career development.

Candidate requirements

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience
• Demonstrated capacity to manage programs and build collaborative relationships across the sector
• Leadership skills and develop a small team of staff
• Superior communication and organisational skills

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

How to Apply

The position description can be found on our website www.jss.org.au.

For further information please contact Genevieve Higgins, Manager - Community Justice on 0429 047 356.

Applicants are required to respond to each of the Key Selection Criteria, with names and contact numbers of two referees. Your responses to the selection criteria should be incorporated into your covering letter. Please apply in confidence.

Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a family friendly working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.