• Exciting new position leading our Hand Brake Turn and Pathways programs.
• 0.8 or 1.0 FTE position (you choose), and participate in a after hours roster, shared between staff.
• Warm and welcoming team environment.

About Concern Australia

Concern Australia is a not-for-profit, faith-based organisation working with young people aged 15-25 years, creating exciting opportunities for them to live full and meaningful lives.

We find our roots in the work of Rev Dr John Smith who, over 50 years ago, began partnering with young people to establish creative and effective ways to create positive opportunities and futures.

Our work focusses on the creation, development, and delivery of responses in the areas of Living Learning & Earning and Housing & Homelessness along with strong partnerships in the Youth Justice space. Each year we connect with 25,000 vulnerable young people across Australia.

Concern Australia runs several programs, including Hand Brake Turn, a 5-week prevocational automotive course for disengaged young people. The course aims to provide a safe space for young people to learn life skills while building confidence and hope for their future.

About the role

Reporting to the General Manager – Service Delivery, the Program Manager is an exciting new permanent role created to oversee our learning and skills development programs, which includes Hand Brake Turn and other future learning opportunities. The focus of this leadership role is to bring a clinical, therapeutic approach to these programs based on current research, trends, and methodologies.

This position is classified in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Modern award MA000100, level 6. Travel will be required between our offices in Sunshine West and Dandenong, covered by a travel allowance.

Why join Concern Australia?

• Supportive and friendly organisational culture
• Salary packaging available to increase employee’s take home pay
• Supported training and development programs
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service
• Free, on-site parking
• Biannual all staff gatherings

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, youth justice, youth work, or similar field
• Extensive experience in the youth work sector (minimum 5 years, including 2 years leadership)
• Demonstrable knowledge of research trends and current growth opportunities
• Leadership/Management skills with a people-centred approach

For further information about the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities that suit this position, please read the position description provided.

Appointments are subject to eligibility and the legal right to work in Australia. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory Working with Children Check, National Police Check, International Police Check (If resided overseas for a period of 12 months or longer in the past 10 years) and other employment screening or credential checks as determined by the position description.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concern Australia is committed to an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ and applicants living with a disability.

If you have the skills to perform the advertised role and think you would be a good fit for our organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Child Safety Statement

Concern Australia is committed to providing child safe and protected environments in all its activities and programs and has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or exploitations. Children have the right to be safe and protected.

For further information prior to applying, please contact Melanie Lim, HR Officer from Monday to Thursday on 0404 938 288, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.