• Opportunity to work at the Foyer Foundation, a national for-purpose organisation that unlocks thriving futures for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• $75,000 - $90,000K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Join a vibrant for purpose team growing rapidly.
• Available in Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne).
• Domestic travel will be a requirement of this role.

The Foyer Practice Coordinator is pivotal to the success of the Foyer Foundation and to the quality of the Foyer network. It is responsible for upholding the integrity of the Foyer approach through the design and delivery of training, bespoke advisory services, consultation and practice support.

The Practice Coordinator works closely with staff within Foyers, and other stakeholders across the Foyer network to ensure that Foyer’s reflect best practices, the Accreditation standards, and meet the needs and aspirations of the young people they serve.

This role will support a thriving CoP where accredited Foyers can learn from and inspire one another and provide essential services to Foyers on their journey to and beyond Accreditation.

Who you are:

• You have an understanding of the Foyer Approach and Advantaged Thinking, and are committed to integrating these into your work to ensure the best outcomes for young people.
• You have proven experience in training design and delivery, and can provide bespoke advisory services, tailoring your approach to meet diverse needs.
• Your communication and collaboration skills are exemplary, enabling you to effectively liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and maintain strong professional relationships.
• You are a strategic thinker, capable of identifying and prioritising opportunities
• You have a growth mindset and are comfortable working in an evolving start-up environment to manage multiple competing priorities and projects;
• You believe every young person deserves a thriving future and are prepared to work effectively with young people who have lived experience of homelessness and create the space for them to lead;
• You have strong digital capabilities and are proficient in the Microsoft and Google Suite of applications.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but don't match every point on the job ad, that's perfectly fine – we welcome your application and would be thrilled to consider it!

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Head of Integrity & Growth, to uphold the integrity of Youth Foyers through the provision of the high quality service development and practice support to Emerging & Accredited Foyers, Community Service organisations & other stakeholders.
• Designing & delivering training & bespoke advisory services to Emerging & Accredited Foyers & other stakeholders to support individual and sector wide service development.
• Work with the Youth Team to ensure Young People are at the heart of all Integrity and Growth Projects.
• Supporting the development of products that will accelerate the development journey of Foyers from Emerging to Accreditation and beyond, contributing to content and testing resources with Foyers.
• Developing content & resources that support understanding of the Foyer Approach and Advantaged Thinking Practice.

Who we are:

Our purpose at the Foyer Foundation is to unlock thriving futures for young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We do this by growing the reach and impact of Youth Foyers. Youth Foyers provide a safe and stable home for up to 40 young people, integrating housing, education, employment and life skills supports, all under one roof.

There are currently 16 Youth Foyers across Australia, and we are in an exciting phase of growth and momentum working towards 50 Foyers by 2030.

Youth Foyers are delivered by a vast network of service providers, big and small, across Australia, working in communities in regional, remote and metro locations.

The role of the Foyer Foundation is to connect up this network and align activities nationally, gather evidence and insights, ensure quality Foyer services through learning and accreditation, and advocate with young people and our growing network. We play an entrepreneurial role, driving innovation and continuous learning and improvement across the Foyer network.

We are a networked organisation. We have a small core team and strong relationships with many external partners and collaborators, working together to achieve our collective goal of 50 Foyers by 2030.

What we offer:

• Flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.
• Access to $15,900 in salary packaging through Fringe Benefits Tax options available to public benefit institutions
• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.
• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work.
• A psychologically and physically safe working environment.

How to apply:

To express your interest, submit an online application through our portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so don’t delay your application.

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, then please contact us via email [email protected] using the subject line: Practice Coordinator - Foyer Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Foyer Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

A position description is attached.