About the Alannah & Madeline Foundation

For 25 years, national charity the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has worked to safeguard every child’s right to live free from violence and bullying. We recognise the dangers children face today are increasingly complex, so we innovate, adapt and respond. The Foundation also supports Dolly’s Dream, educating and empowering families and communities to prevent the devastating effects of bullying.

The team

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do. The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, enthusiasm and high work standards. Our values We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters and We act with empathy, always, are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

The role

Reporting into the Cubby House Coordinator, this role is responsible for managing the operations of the Cubby House at the Melbourne Children’s Court. The Cubby House is a safe waiting room for children visiting the court, majority of whom are in protective care of the Department Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

We have a 0.8 part time role contracted until May 2025 and a casual position vacant. These positions are formally based at Melbourne Children’s Court; however, flexibility is required to operate from the Broadmeadow Children’s Court if needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing a safe space for children and young people attending the Children’s Court
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Cubby House
• Taking the initiative to make improvements and enhance the performance of the Cubby House
• Completing appropriate, relevant case notes in a timely manner
• Forming and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders e.g. DFFH Child Protection staff

Experience required

• Experience working with children and families, preferably those involved with Child Protection (essential).
• A qualification in Youth Work or equivalent discipline, or study towards this qualification (desirable).
• Experience engaging with traumatised children and young people and manage a range of complex behaviours (essential).
• Capacity to work in a complex court environment
• An understanding of social welfare and policy environments

We’ll give you a purpose-led culture with a focus on wellbeing, including:

• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Genuine flexibility
• Additional leave during the end of year break.
• A purpose-led culture, with a supportive and friendly team environment.

Important - please note:

• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.
• For further information, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Workers x2 - Children's Court Cubby House enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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