• Full time fixed term contract (35 hrs per week until 30 June 2023) with possibility of extension 
• Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options

Metro Assist Limited has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Dress for Work Program Coordinator to join our SETS and Employment Programs team.

Dress for Work is a unique in-house social enterprise developed and operated by Metro Assist. The program aims to empower men, young people and other vulnerable job seekers to gain confidence and development skills to become self reliant, providing them with work attire and tools to thrive in work and life. It encompasses two components: the provision of quality work attire to men, as well as employment ready support to any vulnerable job seekers in the form of one-on-one coaching and group workshops. 

Reporting to the Manager – SETS and Employment Programs, the Dress For Work Program Coordinator is responsible for the management and day to day coordination and operation of the social enterprise and program across a wide variety of tasks, including stock and booking management; the provision of job coaching and employment workshop services; business development; stakeholder and corporate relationship management, and ensuring the smooth running of the service for clients, volunteers, supporters and partners. 

The provision of work attire to men has a focus on eligible newly arrived migrants and refugees and other vulnerable cohorts including disengaged youth and Indigenous job seekers.

Publication and marketing is also critical to the role. The Dress for Work Program Coordinator works with Metro Assist’s Marketing Officer closely to maintain and develop a range of marketing collaterals, online and social media platforms to raise profile of the unique program.

The Dress For Work Program Coordinator will adhere to the SETS, other funders/donors and Metro Assist reporting requirements – and must remain informed of any program, policy, legislative and service changes as they develop.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Degree qualification in relevant fields, such as community services or social science; communication, commerce or business 
• Understanding of ‘person-centred’ case management and casework experience in a cross-cultural context 
• Proven understanding of current services and providers in the vocational training and employment services sector
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships with a range of such key internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Proven experience in project management and being part of a business development initiative
• Experience in marketing and/or managing social media platforms
• Ability and drive to innovate and take new initiatives
• Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Speaks a community language
• Experience in working with or managing volunteers
• Experience in grant writing
• Experience in providing services to Indigenous clients

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our HR Manager Michelle Aldred on (02) 9789 3744 or email: [email protected], using the subject line: Dress for Work Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

A position description is attached.

Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving diversity within the workplace.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged.

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.  The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.