• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Max Term Part-time
• Make a difference in the lives of Carers

About the opportunity

We have an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and experienced individual to work with a highly reputable and iconic community services organisation.

The Carer Advocate will support unpaid carers facing barriers to employment and training by providing individualised employment training pathways across various industries. The role entails connecting carers with relevant services to help them prepare for and secure work and training. 

View the full position description here

About you

You’re a self motivated professional with experience in the training, employment, community (or similar) sector, with an interest in supporting carers with their transition into training or employment.

You will have previous experience (and/or understanding) of:

• Networking and community relations
• Assessing the needs of participants
• Training, coaching or mentoring
• Delivering pre-employment targeted training
• Providing pre-employment support
• Ongoing servicing and support
• Dealing with complex and co-existing client needs
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail

Qualities that will help you succeed in the role are flexibility, resourcefulness, creativity and an ability to work both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current valid driving license
• Intermediate computer & reporting skills

Desirable:

Qualifications in:

• Training & Assessment (or)
• Employment Services
• Human Resources
• Career Development
• Community Services  
• Social Science
• Youth Work
• Business 

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

Molly Jones, Practice Support - [email protected] using the subject line: Carer Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.