Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Nov 2021
One position will be based in The Orange Door and the other based with our Family Violence Recovery Program.
The Program provides a dedicated pathway for new and recent graduates into the family violence, sexual assault and primary prevention sectors, supporting graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge while also receiving additional training and development support.
In addition to state-wide learning and networking opportunities, graduates are supported by a dedicated Learning and Development Facilitator and have access to learning and development opportunities with other graduates throughout the year. This includes an induction session at the commencement of the Program and monthly community of practice sessions. Graduates also have access to a funding allocation to support their ongoing learning and development over a 12-month period.
To meet the eligibility requirements for the 2022 Family Violence and Sexual Assault Graduate Program, graduates must have completed all course requirements (or will do so before commencing in the Program) or have completed their qualifications within the last two years.
If you are relocating for the Program, you may also be eligible for a $1,500 contribution towards costs associated with your relocation.
For more information on the Program, you can visit Family violence jobs - for Graduates. https://www.vic.gov.au/students-and-graduates-who-want-work-family-violence
We exist so people can live a life free from family violence and have access to safe, sustainable and affordable housing. Our vision is to be the major provider of social housing services and leading-edge client support programs in the Southern Melbourne Metropolitan region.
Operating across multiple sites, Wayss Family Violence services provide:
The graduate positions include:
As a graduate, you will develop skills and capabilities to confidently:
As a new graduate, you will bring the following:
The successful graduate will require a current Driver’s Licence and valid ‘Employment’ category - Working with Children Check Card. The candidate will need to have successfully completed Wayss pre-employment screening, a police check and provide evidence of full Covid-19 vaccination compliance.
Our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would be unable to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing homelessness and family violence. This is our motivation in offering a range of benefits to ensure we hire and retain great people.
Wayss fosters a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:
Please ensure you include a covering letter, outlining your interest in a graduate position at Wayss. Enquiries about the position can be directed to Giselle Bailey, Operations Manager – Family Violence on 8797 1899.
The Position Description can be obtained by visiting https://www.wayss.org.au/careers-at-wayss/
Wayss is proud to be an inclusive and child safe organisation. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and possess a valid Working with Children Check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to being an organisation that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all ages and (LGBTIQ) people.