We’re looking for a professional Youth Development Coach with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a 12 month Maximum Term Full-Time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Frankston.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

THE ROLE

The Transition to Work (TTtW) program provides young job seekers aged 15-21 with intensive one-on-one support to gain employment or to continue their education. Funded by the Australian Government the program provides intensive, pre-employment support to improve the work-readiness of young people to help them into work or education. More information on this program can be accessed at www.employment.gov.au/transition-work.

The role of the Youth Development Coach is to support the engagement and progress of young people in the TTW program, during and post-program. 

The role is responsible for:

• Working with young people aged between 15-24 across the Frankston Mornington Peninsula who have been disengaged from education or employment
• Providing one-on-one support and group experiential learning activities to participants that align with their career aspirations, address personal barriers to education and employment and link them with support services as needed
• Placing young people into employment and education to ensure they achieve outcomes.

Salary will be in the range of $74,531 to $80,194 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, community development, youth work and/or education, or extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience of working in an outcomes-focused environment
• A depth of knowledge about the causes and consequences of youth unemployment and the kinds of strategies that are successful in helping young people follow pathways to work
• Customer service focused
• Highly-developed administration, computer skills and competency in Microsoft Program

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Adriano Gioia on 0447522897 for a confidential discussion.

To review the Position Description and address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.