The Yarraville Community Centre Inc. (YCC) was established in 1975 with the assistance of local, State and Federal government funds. They are a not for profit charity and are governed by a voluntary Committee of Management and has over 45 staff and a range of volunteers at any one time.

YCC provides programs and services for individuals from a broad cross section of the community with a strong emphasis on the disadvantaged, families, youth, and new and emerging communities.

Programs and services include education and training, childcare, disability programs, short courses and workshops and youth. They provide educational engagement across the community and municipality in a range of settings, programs and participants. They manage and deliver programs and services across three sites in Yarraville and Footscray and deliver in partnership at nine other venues in the City of Maribyrnong.

Their services include providing a base for people and groups to meet at a very low cost or no cost for unfunded groups who are active in wanting to improve and make change at a community level.

This position reports to the Education Manager and works with Data Entry/Compliance Officer and teachers delivering ACFE programs at YCC.

Competitive Remuneration and generous salary packaging.

• Vibrant community centre with extensive programs
• Collegial workforce
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Located walking distance to trains and buses in Yarraville
• Professional Development opportunities

You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• The ability to coordinate a number of programs across a range of delivery locations.
• The ability to liaise with external stakeholders to ensure program compliance requirements are met.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Current Working with Children Check and/or Police Check

Qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of Adult Education and Pre Accredited programs.
• Skills in program design and development.
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or its equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Adult and Community and Further Education sector
• Demonstrated understanding of student management systems.
• Ability to manage and supervise training staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed IT skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new IT software programs.

Conditions:

YCC employs staff under the Neighbourhood Houses and Adult Community Education Centres Collective Agreement 2016.

Important Notes:

• YCC safety screening processes require the successful applicant to consent to a National Criminal History check and referee checks; confirmation of employment is subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
• YCC is committed to child safety and the successful applicant must provide a current Working with Children Check card.
• YCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages people with a disability to apply.
• YCC acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals and handles personal information in compliance with National Privacy Principles.
• The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia.

A position description is attached.