• Richmond Location
• Support dedicated community volunteers to connect with young people
• Bring people together through community events
• Be part of a leading organisation in trauma informed care with a strong sense of community
• Feel valued as part of a dedicated team who really care about children and young people

ABOUT US

Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this position is to lead community engagement across Lighthouse through Community Committees and Events. Lighthouse Foundation has been supported by a dedicated community of volunteers since we first began in 1991. Our committees are a crucial element of our model of care, providing real, tangible support to our homes and young people. Community Committees are groups of local community members, who volunteer to support the young people in a Lighthouse home local to them. The committee members share their skills, passions, and experience and send young people a powerful message, that they are worthy of someone else’s time. As part of this role, you will build close relationships with the committee Chairs, Members, Therapeutic Case Managers and Young People across all homes.

Working in a team that truly values connection, you will work alongside Lighthouse’s Community Engagement Coordinator and Project Coordinator. You’re responsible for coordinating the running of the committees, including recruitment of new members and chairs, supporting committee meetings and events as required. In addition, you will organise a variety of events to bring the Lighthouse community together and create spaces to foster meaningful connections between staff, young people and volunteers. In collaboration with other teams, you will have the opportunity to get involved with events such as the annual Lighthouse Camp, trips to the Zoo, and celebrations of cultural events.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate in supporting a therapeutic response to young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• You believe in community supporting others
• You want to contribute to one of Melbourne’s most dynamic and respected agencies in trauma informed care

ON OFFER

• Fortnightly operational supervision with Program Manager
• Monthly clinical supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community, who really values you

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

APPLICATION PROCESS

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

A position description is attached.