Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.

We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including housing and mental health services.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated The Big Issue (TBI) Vendor Facilitators who want to make a positive impact in people’s lives. The role is part of a network of Vendor Support teams across Australia providing support to Big Issue Vendors as part of the Street Magazine Enterprise.

Our Offer:

• Permanent part-time appointment (35 hours per week).
• Salary of SCS3 $75,520.95 - $80,980.30 pa (pro-rata) plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Work in a highly skilled, supportive and dedicated team.
• Professional development and extensive training provided.
• Salary packaging option up to $15,899 per Fringe Benefits Tax year, with an additional Meals and Entertainment package available up to $2,650 per Fringe Benefits Tax year.
• National EAP Service.
• 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
• Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (after 12-month service).
• Study Leave opportunities.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate III in community services or similar qualification.
• Previous experience working with people from marginalised backgrounds.
• Understanding of the community sector.
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Friendly and flexible attitude, high energy approach to work.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact positively with a variety of people.
• Ability to exercise judgement and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential enquiries and information.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build and maintain sound relationships with individuals, carers and families based on mutual respect and trust.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.

A full Position Description is attached outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.

To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role you are applying for. Please visit our website for more information, via the Apply Now link.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.

For further information, please contact Jill Strickland at [email protected], using the subject line: The Big Issue (TBI) Vendor Facilitator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at wcs.org.au.

WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.