An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated person to design and deliver programs alongside community members to enable better educational and employment outcomes. The position is based at Brimbank Learning Futures (BLF) in the heart of Sunshine. BLF provides a unique engagement and outreach model that empowers community members to pursue their own self-determined pathways to education and employment.

We are currently seeking a part time (0.8) staff member to join our team based at our offices in SUNSHINE.

Reporting to the Youth Pathways and Employment Lead, we are seeking an experienced community development practitioner who can bring skills and experience in education and employment pathways.

The successful candidate will join a great team and:

• Co-design learning programs with community groups
• Design and deliver programs aimed at empowering individuals in their vocational journeys
• Manage the day to day operations of Brimbank Learning Futures
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Provide training and career information and advice
• Support the implementation of the Brimbank Youth Jobs Strategy
• Attract new learners to Brimbank Learning Futures

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• University degree in an area appropriate to the position e.g. community development, teaching or equivalent substantial experience may be considered
• Community development, training or learning design experience
• Experience in providing career and learning pathway advice, training or program
• Lived experience of the diverse communities in Brimbank
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment
• Ability to speak a community language

A Position Description for this role is attached. To apply, You must include your updated Resume, Cover Letter and your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC). We look forward to receiving your application.

Please make sure your applications are submitted within the indicated closing date of this advertisement. All applications should be submitted online, if you face difficulties in doing so, please contact the hiring manager listed for this vacancy. This role requires a mandatory police check that will be organised by the Council .

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Brimbank will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

Brimbank City Council Enterprise Agreement 8, EA8 2018

Direct your queries regarding this role to - contact Christine McAllister on 9249 4285 or Tizita Yohannes - 9249 4183 / [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Brimbank Learning Futures Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member